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Clear your throat

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Getting Attention

Use 'clear your throat' to indicate you want to speak or need someone to notice you politely.

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She cleared her throat to signal she had a question.
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Speech Preparation

Clearing your throat can also mean you're preparing your voice to speak, often before an audience.

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He cleared his throat nervously before his speech.
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Interrupting

It's also a discreet way to interrupt or indicate you disagree without words.

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During the heated debate, Mary cleared her throat pointedly.
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