She took a big gulp of water after running a marathon.
gulp in surprise
Frequency:
50
%
She gulped in surprise when she heard the news.
gulp nervously
Frequency:
45
%
He gulped nervously before giving his presentation.
Idiomatic Expressions for gulp
Phrase: gulp for air
Meaning: to desperately try to breathe or catch one's breath
Usage: After running the marathon, he was gulping for air at the finish line.