Clear one's throat

Pronunciation: /ˈkɫɪɹ ˈwənz ˈθɹoʊt/

Clear one's throat (verb)

  1. To push air out through the throat to make a short sound, often to prepare to speak.
  2. To make a short throat sound because something irritates the throat or causes mucus.

Examples

  • She cleared her throat before speaking.
  • They cleared their throats to get attention.