lump to (one's) throat

A feeling that one is unable to speak due to sadness, anxiety, or another strong emotion. Watching the casket of the fallen soldier return home brought a lump to my throat.

See also: lump, throat, to

See also:

bring a lump to (one's) throat
a lump in the throat
lump in the throat
pierce
pierce (one's) heart
pierce someone's heart
pierced
piercing
cast a shadow over (some place)
get the blues

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