have a lump in one's throat
idiomPart ofthroat
have a lump in one's throat — idiom
1. to feel pressure or tightness in the throat because of strong emotion such as sa
1.idiom
Definition
to feel pressure or tightness in the throat because of strong emotion such as sadness, gratitude, or pride
Example
Cole had a lump in his throat when he saw his grandmother at the airport after three years.