n. phr. A feeling (as of grief or pride) so strong that you almost sob. John's mother had a lump in her throat at his college graduation. All during her husband's funeral, Aunt May had a lump in her throat. The bride's mother had a lump in her throat.
LUMP IN ONE'S THROAT
Meaning of LUMP IN ONE'S THROAT in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012