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fight back

Phrasal-verb Emotion control

Meaning

to try to control or resist strong emotions

Example Sentences

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

Related Expressions

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to interrupt someone politely during an online conversation

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get along across

to have a friendly relationship across different backgrounds

fall behind on

to fail to do something on time or as planned

show up

to appear or arrive at an event

lash out at work

to express anger sharply in the workplace