choke back
US /tʃoʊk bæk/
UK /tʃoʊk bæk/
1.
soffocare, reprimere
to try very hard to prevent yourself from showing an emotion
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She had to choke back her tears during the emotional farewell.
Ha dovuto soffocare le lacrime durante l'addio emozionante.
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He tried to choke back his anger, but it was clear he was furious.
Ha cercato di soffocare la sua rabbia, ma era chiaro che fosse furioso.