lump to (one's) throat

lump to (one's) throat

A feeling that one is unable to speak due to sadness, anxiety, or another strong emotion. Watching the casket of the fallen soldier return home brought a lump to my throat.
See also: lump, throat
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • lump in (one's) throat
  • lump in one's throat
  • lump in the throat
  • lump in throat
  • a lump in the throat
  • a lump in your throat
  • bring a lump to (one's) throat
  • pierce someone's heart
  • pierced
  • piercing