avoir la gorge nouée

French

Etymology

Literally, “to have the throat knotted”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a.vwaʁ la ɡɔʁ.ʒ(ə) nwe/

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Verb

avoir la gorge nouée

1. (figuratively) to have a lump in one's throat

   Synonym: avoir la gorge serrée

See also

• avoir l’estomac noué