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choke back

choke back (choke back)

Phrasal-verb Emotional restraint

Signification

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

essayer de ne pas montrer ou exprimer une émotion, en particulier la tristesse ou les larmes (essayer de ne pas montrer ou expremer une emotion, en particulier la tristesse ou les larmes)

Phrases d'exemple

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

"Il a choked back ses larmes pendant le discours d'adieu." (Il a **choked back** ses larmes pendant le discours d'adieu)

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