English · Phrasal verb Attested

choke on

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Meaning · English

To refuse to accept (something).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I told him what happened, but he choked on the truth.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “choke on” mean?

To refuse to accept (something).

Is “choke on” formal or informal?

choke on is generally slang.

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