Choke up

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Emotional Moments

Use 'choke up' when emotions are overwhelming and speech is difficult.

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At the wedding, I choked up during my toast.

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Sensitive Topics

'Choke up' often relates to topics like loss or love that easily stir emotions.

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She choked up whenever she visited the memorial.

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Not Literally Choking

Don't confuse 'choking up' with physically choking; it's about feeling, not breathing.

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Reading his letter, I choked up but there was no danger of suffocation.

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