frog in one's throat
Croak before speaking
A frog in one's throat is hoarseness or a scratchy feeling that makes speaking difficult, as if something were lodged in the throat: I've got a frog in my throat this morning.
Often used as a mild excuse when one's voice catches or cracks unexpectedly.
- croakyRough-sounding, like illness
- hoarseRough in voice
- gravellyContaining small stones
- choked upEmotionally unable to speak
- coughExplosive airway clearing
raspy · laryngitis · phlegm · lozenge · gargle · emotional · whispery · strained · breathy · muffled · scratchy · public speaking · speech impediment · cough syrup · congestion · overcome · muted · irritation
vocal clarity
frog in one's throatsmooth voice
ease of speaking
frog in one's throatsilver-tongued
Persuasively articulate speaker
articulate · eloquent · smooth-talking · speaking freely · glib