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What does "stick in one's craw" mean?
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Be unable to say something, as in I meant to apologize but the words stuck in my craw. [Early 1600s]
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Be so offensive that one can't tolerate it, as in That obscene art exhibit stuck in my throat. [Late 1600s]
Also,
stick in one's throat.