clear the throat

• Кашлянуть или издать легкий звук, чтобы удалить слизь или раздражение из горла, часто делается перед речью для подготовки голоса.

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.

   Прочистить горло

   • 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.

   Прочистить горло

   • 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.