choke down
Example Sentences
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That might seem like good news to those of us who have had to choke down hotel-room coffee to perk up after a grueling travel day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Anyone who’s eaten there knows the only reason one would choke down goat cheese balls or an allegedly bowel-ruining white fish in orange cream sauce is for the chance to catch some on-camera action.
From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025
They went on to the Super Bowl, while the Chiefs had to choke down that flag.
From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2023
On Monday, Northern Ireland Office minister Steve Baker called for the DUP to "choke down" on its stance and form an executive.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2022
I choke down the whole glass of milk, drop the dishes into the sink, and lock myself in my room.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
