Phrasal Verbs With 'Choke Up'

Choke up

Meaning:

Become tearfully emotional

Example:

Jeff CHOKED UP during his retirement speech.

Notes:

• Intransitive
• International English

Choke up

Meaning:

Grip a handle farther from the end for better control

Example:

He CHOKED UP on the bat and hit the ball better.

Notes:

• Inseparable
• American English

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