She started to choke on her food when she laughed too hard.
choke up
Frequency:
75
%
She choked up while giving her speech at the wedding.
choke back
Frequency:
60
%
He had to choke back his tears during the emotional farewell.
choke down
Frequency:
45
%
Despite the terrible taste, he managed to choke down the medicine.
Idiomatic Expressions for choke
Phrase: choke on
Meaning: to have difficulty breathing or swallowing due to something obstructing the airway or throat
Usage: He started to choke on a piece of food and had to quickly drink some water.