swallow nervously

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to make a movement in your throat as if you are swallowing something, because you are anxious.

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During the interview, he swallowed nervously before answering.
He swallowed nervously before giving his speech.
She always swallows nervously when she has to speak in public.
She swallowed nervously as the doctor approached with the needle.
The child swallowed nervously as the thunder rumbled outside.
The child swallowed nervously, trying to hold back tears.
He would often swallow nervously when confronted by his boss.
He swallowed nervously, his throat feeling tight.
Having to give the bad news, he swallowed nervously, trying to find the right words.
She swallowed nervously when asked about the missing money.
She cleared her throat and swallowed nervously, preparing for the difficult conversation.
The actor swallowed nervously backstage before his debut.
Every time the phone rang, she'd swallow nervously, fearing bad news.
He swallowed nervously as he waited for the verdict.
I could see her swallowing nervously as the moment of truth approached.
The witness swallowed nervously under the intense questioning.
He had swallowed nervously countless times before stepping onto the stage.
She swallowed nervously at the thought of confronting her boss.
Don't swallow nervously; just tell them what happened.
He swallowed nervously, trying to appear calm.