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choke back

Phrasal-verb Emotional restraint

Meaning

to try hard not to show or express an emotion, especially sadness or tears

Example Sentences

"He choked back his tears during the farewell speech."

Related Expressions

go wild

to behave in an extremely excited or enthusiastic way

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to regain consciousness; to amount to a total

integrate with

to combine or work together with another system

add to

to include an item in your online shopping cart

put away your phone

to stop using your phone and keep it aside

back up

to support or defend an idea, person, or policy