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lump in one's throat

noun

Definitions

  1. Strong emotion, either happy or sad, causing someone to be on the verge of crying

    Strong emotion, either happy or sad, causing someone to be on the verge of crying; a sensation of tightness in the throat associated herewith.

    • After hearing his story I could hardly speak for the lump in my throat.

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