Choke Up for Dummies

Hey there! So, "choke up" is a phrase that means to become emotional or to have trouble speaking because of strong feelings. It's kind of like when you're feeling really overwhelmed by something and it's hard to talk about it without getting all choked up. You might feel a lump in your throat and find it difficult to get your words out because of the emotions you're experiencing.

Another way to think about it is like when you're trying to tell a really sad story and you start to tear up or cry because it's just so emotional. That's what it means to "choke up" – it's when your feelings start to affect your ability to speak clearly.

So, if someone says, "I choke up whenever I talk about my grandma," they're saying that talking about their grandma makes them feel really sad and they start to have trouble speaking because of all the emotions they're feeling. It's totally normal to "choke up" in situations like that, so don't worry if it happens to you too. Hope that helps you understand it better!