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clear the throat

/klɪər ðə θrəʊt/

Tradução: Emitir um som leve ou tossir para remover muco ou irritação da garganta; muitas vezes feito antes de falar para preparar a voz.

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/klɪər ðə θrəʊt/B1formal
  • ptEmitir um som leve ou tossir para remover muco ou irritação da garganta; muitas vezes feito antes de falar para preparar a voz.

To cough or make a slight noise to remove mucus or irritation from the throat, often done before speaking to prepare the voice.

  1. Physical actionA2formal

    To cough slightly or make a noise in the throat to remove phlegm or to prepare to speak.

    ptLimpar a garganta

    • He cleared his throat before beginning his speech.
    • She cleared her throat to get the audience's attention.
    • The teacher cleared his throat and started the lesson.
  2. Figurative meaningB1informal

    To prepare to speak, often to indicate hesitation or to signal a change in topic.

    ptLimpar a garganta

    • He cleared his throat and then asked a difficult question.
    • She cleared her throat nervously before answering.
    • The manager cleared his throat and announced the new policy.