Maksud perkataan "Clear one's throat" dalam bahasa Melayu

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Clear one's throat

US /klɪr wʌnz θroʊt/
UK /klɪər wʌnz θrəʊt/

Idiom

berdehem

to make a small cough to clear your throat, often to get attention or before speaking

Contoh:
He had to clear his throat before he could begin his speech.
Dia terpaksa berdehem sebelum dapat memulakan ucapannya.
She cleared her throat to get everyone's attention.
Dia berdehem untuk menarik perhatian semua orang.