have a lump in (one's) throat
have a lump in (one's) throat
To have difficulty speaking as a result of feeling that one is about to cry due to an intense emotional response to something. Though I was excited for my daughter to start her college experience, I still had a lump in my throat saying goodbye to her at the airport.
See also: have, lump, throat
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have a ˈlump in your throat
feel a tight feeling in your throat caused by a strong emotion: I didn’t cry but I did have a lump in my throat.See also: have, lump, throat
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- get a lump in (one's) throat
- have a lump in your throat
- a cry from the heart
- cry from the heart
- far cry, a
- move (one) to tears
- move to tears
- moved to tears
- cry over
- cry over (someone or something)