have a frog in one's throat
idiom
: to be unable to speak normally because one's throat is dry and hoarse
Cite this Entry
“Have a frog in one's throat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20frog%20in%20one%27s%20throat. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share