Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
something sticks in your throat
idiom
/ˈsʌmθɪŋ stɪks ɪn jɔːr θroʊt/
Definition
A phrase meaning something bothers or troubles you, often emotionally, so that you cannot easily express or get rid of the feelings associated with it.
Examples
- The news about her leaving really sticks in my throat.
- When I think about the argument we had, it just sticks in my throat.
- There’s something about his apology that still sticks in my throat.
Meaning
To have an emotion or thought that is difficult to process or articulate, leaving a lingering sense of discomfort.
Synonyms
- weighs heavily on me
- troubles my mind
- preys on my thoughts
