share of throat
n.— «Brewers such as Scottish & Newcastle’s Brian Stewart talk about share of throat. However, the carbonated soft drinks people are even more basic when they speak about share of stomach.» —“7-Up could fall flat” The Herald (Glasgow, Scotland) Aug. 6, 1998. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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