She had to swallow hard before delivering the bad news.
swallow whole
Frequency:
60
%
The snake can swallow whole prey much larger than its head.
swallow pride
Frequency:
45
%
He had to swallow his pride and apologize for his mistake.
swallow anxiously
Frequency:
30
%
She watched him swallow anxiously as he waited for the results.
Idiomatic Expressions for swallow
Phrase: swallow one's words
Meaning: to retract something said, especially when proven wrong
Usage: After seeing the evidence, he had to swallow his words and admit he was mistaken.