A2 — Elementary👁️ Body Parts
Avere la gola secca
To have a dry throat
Literal Translation
"To have a dry throat"
What it means
To have a dry throat. Describes physical dryness in the throat from nervousness or thirst. Common in contexts of public speaking or anxiety.
Example in context
"Prima di parlare in pubblico ho sempre la gola secca."
"Before public speaking I always have a dry throat."
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