choke on
Intermediate (B1) neutral
To almost stop breathing because something got stuck in your throat, or to be so shocked or offended by something that you react strongly.
"Be careful not to eat too fast — he nearly choked on a fish bone at dinner."
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'Big Bang Theory' Clips to Watch While Doomscrolling
Big Bang Theory · 1:11
choke on your vomit.
We Are Podcastmaxxing | The Basement Yard #550
The Basement Yard · 48:56
could choke on the cocoa or whatever