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choke up

Phrasal-verb Emotion

Meaning

to become emotional and unable to speak

Example Sentences

"He choked up while giving his farewell speech."

Related Expressions

speak softly

to talk in a gentle and quiet tone

put on a brave face

to pretend to be confident or happy when you are not

get a grip on yourself

to control your emotions and behave calmly

sprout up

to appear or grow quickly like plants

learn local customs

to study and follow the traditions of the local culture

let in on

to share a secret or private feeling with someone