choke back

US /tʃoʊk bæk/
UK /tʃoʊk bæk/
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powstrzymać, stłumić

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.
Musiała powstrzymać łzy podczas emocjonalnego pożegnania.
He tried to choke back his anger, but it was clear he was furious.
Próbował powstrzymać gniew, ale było jasne, że jest wściekły.