have a frog in your throat
idiomPart offrog
have a frog in your throat — idiom
1. to have difficulty speaking clearly because your throat feels dry, scratchy, or
1.idiom
Definition
to have difficulty speaking clearly because your throat feels dry, scratchy, or blocked, usually for a short time
Example
Anong tried to answer the question but had a frog in her throat and could only whisper.
The singer had a frog in her throat during the concert and had to stop for a drink of water.