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Stick in your throat/craw

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Emotional Weight

The phrase often expresses strong feelings, like anger or resentment, towards a situation or person's actions.

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His dismissive comment about my work really stuck in my throat.
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Figurative Use

Remember it's a metaphor; nothing is literally stuck. It signifies discomfort with accepting something.

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The unfair rules of the game stick in my craw.
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Not About Food

This idiom isn't about eating. It's about something you mentally can't accept or feel upset about.

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The way he got promoted over more experienced people sticks in my throat.
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