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Meaning of lump to one's throat | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

On the point of crying due to strong emotion, either happy or sad.

Examples

“The final scene of Romeo and Juliet always brings a lump to my throat.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

lump together lump work lumpability lumpectomy Lumped lumped-element model