get a lump in (one's) throat

To have difficulty speaking as a result of feeling that one is about to cry due to an intense emotional response to something. Though I was excited for my daughter to start her college experience, I still got a lump in my throat saying goodbye to her at the airport.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Gracelyn	GRAYS-lin	English (Modern)
Jochim	YO-khim	German
Dow	[dau]
Kallistos	-	Ancient Greek
Elpis	-	Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Myrrine	-	Ancient Greek