2007-09-25 18:59:24 · 4 answers · asked by ingrid d 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
"clear your throat" is already an idiomatic expression by itself. It means - giving a little cough just before you speak.
"frog" in the throat, is another idiom. It means it needs more than a few coughs to clear your throat , or your throat is really itchy.
"hack or hacking" means you cannot stop coughing and you have to sometimes leave the room to get some water.
,"Cough up your lungs" is non stop full blown coughing till you are blue in the face and tears are streaming down your face. Your friends are thumping your back, some are offering lozenges, cough medicine, and the others will say " you really should stay home when you are sick instead of giving your germs to everybody. LOL.
2007-09-25 19:39:10 · answer #1 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the answer of "QuiteNewHere", I would like to add the following:
WHAT IS THROAT-CLEARING?
Clearing the throat is a nonverbal vibration of the vocal cords caused by a sudden, involuntary release of air pressure from the lungs.
1. In a discussion or a meeting, it may suggest DISAGREEMENT.
2. While speaking, it may mean UNCERTAINTY.
3. A cute or abnormal throat-clearing, is a possible sign of DECEPTION.
4. Aggressive throat-clearing may be used to INTERRUPT, OVERRULE OR CHALLENGE A SPEAKER.
5. Conscious throat-clearing may be used to announce one’s PHYSICAL PRESENCE.
6. Throat-clearing may also be used as a signal of SKIPTICISM.
7. Throat clearing is also a sign of ANXIETY or APPREHENSION.
I hope I have covered your question!
2007-09-27 15:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by Aadel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How wonderful it is to have some perspective, dear. After constantly asking yourself what direction your life is going, doesn't it feel great to finally feel as if you know? How very wise you are! Yet all this recent wisdom is exhausting. You feel as though you've made a long trip up to the mountaintop to speak with the learned wise person at the top. Now that you're back down in civilization, it's time to find a soft bed and relax for a bit.
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2007-09-29 09:48:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am astonished that a simple phrase like
"clearing one's throat"could evoke a semi-serious disquisition from erudite scholars.Bravo to "quitenewhere" and "Aadel".I am impressed
and I doff my cap to you both.
2007-09-29 13:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋