choke back
choke down
(tr, adverb) to suppress (anger, tears, etc)
Words Nearby choke back
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How to use choke back in a sentence
Shiomura continued to speak even though she had to choke back tears at one point.
Japanese Parliament to Women: Breed, Don't Lead | Jake Adelstein, Angela Erika Kubo | June 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnyone who saw Obama choke back tears when he first responded to the Newtown tragedy knew he was deeply affected.
Joe Biden Raises the Stakes in Promising Executive Action on Gun Control | Howard Kurtz | January 10, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAt the end of his 15-minute address Sandusky began to choke back tears as he spoke of his wife and family.
Sandusky Sentenced to 30 to 60 Years: Inside the Courtroom | Diane Dimond | October 9, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTI was moved by that voice fighting so hard to choke back tears.
Peyton Manning’s Classy Exit From the Indianapolis Colts | Buzz Bissinger | March 8, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAs he talks he stops several times so he can choke back tears.
U.S. Prisoner Bowe Bergdahl’s Failed Attempt to Escape From Taliban | Sami Yousafzai, Ron Moreau | December 7, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
Fanny was determined to choke back that feeling of uneasiness which had worried her during the whole of that day.
Betty Vivian | L. T. Meade"You were a fool," said David, trying to choke back his eagerness.
The Courage of Marge O'Doone | James Oliver CurwoodAnd he watched Jake choke back the furious retort that suddenly leapt to his lips.
The Night Riders | Ridgwell CullumCaspar muttered something inarticulate, then seemed to choke back further utterance, and kept silence for a minute.
Brooke's Daughter | Adeline Sergeant"She didn't bear it at all, sir," answered the maid, catching her breath to choke back a sob.
The Holladay Case | Burton E. Stevenson
Other Idioms and Phrases with choke back
Suppress, as in He choked back his tears. [Late 1800s]
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