choke back tears

Examples (10)

• She tried to choke back her tears during the emotional farewell.
• He had to choke back the tears when he heard the tragic news.
• Even though she wanted to cry, she managed to choke back her tears and remain calm.
• The speaker paused, struggling to choke back his tears as he remembered his late mentor.
• It was difficult for him to choke back his tears during the eulogy.
• She could feel the tears welling up, but she desperately tried to choke them back.
• Having to choke back tears in front of an audience is never easy.
• He was so overwhelmed that he almost couldn't choke back his tears.
• Despite the pain, she bravely tried to choke back her tears and continue.
• I saw her silently choking back her tears during the sad movie scene.