lump in (one's) throat

A feeling that one is unable to speak due to sadness, anxiety, or another strong emotion. I had a lump in my throat as I watched the casket of the fallen soldier return home. When Bob stood up to thank everyone at his retirement party, he got a lump in his throat and just had to nod and smile as he teared up.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
RÉGis	-	French
Valeska	-	German
SauliĀ	-	Baltic Mythology (Hypothetical)
Baudelio	-	Spanish
Malina (1)	-	Scottish
Macarius	-	Late Greek (Latinized)