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