to feel like you are about to cry because of strong emotions
das Gefühl haben, gleich wegen starker Emotionen zu weinen (das gefühl haben, gleich wegen starker emotionen zu weinen)
"I had a lump in my throat when I said goodbye."
"Ich hatte einen Kloß im Hals, als ich mich verabschiedete." (Ich hatte einen Kloß im Hals, als ich mich verabschiedete.)
performing very well; full of energy and success
to become clear to someone after not realizing
to give up in despair or frustration
someone who is emotionally strong and unyielding
to become well-known or famous for something
to have sympathy for someone