hold emotions in check

He tried to **hold his emotions in check** during the speech.

Phrasal-verb Self-regulation

Meaning

to keep your emotions under control

He tried to hold his emotions in check during the speech.

Strong feelings deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.

to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position

To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.

to volunteer or take initiative for something

to put all your effort, energy, or enthusiasm into something

to laugh uncontrollably at something

to cancel something

to say positive things about someone as a form of appreciation

to rely on one’s inner strength during fear