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choke back

choke back (choke back)

Phrasal-verb Emotional restraint

Meaning

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

intentar con fuerza no mostrar o expresar una emoción, especialmente tristeza o lágrimas (intentar kon fuerza no mostrar o exprezar una emocion, espesyalmente tristeza o lagrimas)

Oraciones de ejemplo

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

"Él choke back sus lágrimas durante el discurso de despedida." (El chokd bak sus lagrimas durante el diskurso de despedida)

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