choke on something

He heard Smith choke on the other end of the phone.

He tried to speak but only choked on the words.

The question is always: So what do you feel like choking on tonight?

He opened his mouth to speak, but choked on the words.

People choke on their food every now and then I that's all.

It felt as though I would choke on the word.

Choking on water and fear, he felt himself being pulled along.

The need to ask her what that might be was so strong he almost choked on it.

At some point, he began choking on a piece of hot dog.

Discussion question: What should you do if a person is choking on something?