I had a lump in my throat during the sad movie.
lump in one's throat
idiomStrong emotion, either happy or sad, causing someone to be on the verge of crying; a sensation of tightness in the throat associated with this.
As she watched her daughter walk across the stage to receive her diploma, she felt a lump in her throat.
The unexpected kindness of the stranger left him with a lump in his throat, making it difficult to find the words to thank her.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.