choke down

phrasal verb

choked down; choking down; chokes down
informal
: to eat (something) with difficulty or without enjoyment
The meal was overcooked, but I managed to choke down a few bites.

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Characters choke down blood like chocolate and the zippy script (written by Phillip Murphy and Christopher Landon & Michael Kennedy) pairs well with two charismatic leads. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2025 Last spring, people choked down a gray blend of oats, lime juice and water in an effort to slim down. — Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025

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