C1idiomemotionsIELTS-friendly
a lump in your throat
USUK
a tight feeling in your throat because you are so moved that you might cry
Used about sad or deeply moving moments: goodbyes, speeches, weddings. Usually with 'have' or 'get'.
In context
I had a lump in my throat when my parents waved goodbye at the airport.
The ending of the film left everyone in the cinema with a lump in their throat.
More idioms about emotions
- a bitter pill to swallowan unpleasant fact or situation that is hard to accept
- get something off your chestto tell someone about a worry or problem that has been bothering you
- let off steamto do something that helps you release strong feelings or extra energy
- make someone's dayto make someone very happy, often with something small
- see redto suddenly become very angry