avoir la gorge nouée
French
Etymology
Literally, “to have the throat knotted”.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /a.vwaʁ la ɡɔʁ.ʒ(ə) nwe/
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Verb
- (figuratively) to have a lump in one's throat
- Synonym: avoir la gorge serrée
See also
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