choke on

Examples (10)

• My son nearly choked on one of those nuts.
• Be careful not to choke on that large piece of steak.
• The baby started to choke on a small piece of a toy.
• He was coughing violently, as if he were choking on smoke.
• She almost choked on her coffee when she heard the hilarious joke.
• During the presentation, he seemed to choke on his own words, suddenly unable to speak.
• It's a common fear that a child might choke on a grape.
• The old man choked on a fish bone and had to be rushed to the hospital.
• I felt myself start to choke on the thick dust in the abandoned house.
• Having a glass of water nearby can help if you feel like you are about to choke on something dry.