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