His breath caught in his throat, choking him with terror.

Meaning: It means the person was so terrified that they couldn't breathe properly, as if something was blocking their throat.

Choice of Words: Breath is the air we inhale and exhale. Caught means to seize or capture something. Throat is the passage through which air and food pass. Choking refers to the sensation of not being able to breathe. Terror is an intense feeling of fear.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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