blink tears back



blink one's tears back

Fig. to try to keep from crying. She blinked back her tears and went on. He blinked his tears back and endured the pain.
See also: back, blink, tear

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Allanson['ælənsn]
Botros-Arabic, Coptic
MÁEdÓC-Ancient Irish
Elfrida-English (Rare)
Hobson['hɔbsn]
SÜHeyla-Turkish