polite cough

Examples (10)

• He gave a polite cough to signal that he was waiting.
• A polite cough from the back of the room drew the speaker's attention.
• Before interrupting, she let out a small, polite cough.
• The butler announced his presence with a discreet and polite cough.
• He used a polite cough to gently get the waiter's attention.
• Whenever the professor wanted silence, a single polite cough was usually enough.
• I noticed his discomfort when he answered my question with only a polite cough.
• To avoid seeming rude, he masked his yawn with what he hoped was a polite cough.
• The librarian gave a polite cough as a gentle reminder to lower our voices.
• Before delivering the bad news, the manager cleared his throat with a hesitant, polite cough.