Getting choked up at a big moment B1
A wedding, a leaving do, an old photo — the emotion sneaks up on you and you well up.
choke up B2 — be overcome with emotionI got a bit choked up during the speech, I won't lie.
enjoy life — have fun; make the most of your timeA: You always seem so positive. What's your secret?
B: I just try to enjoy life and not stress too much about little things.
At the leaving do
Carl: I wasn't expecting to choke up during my own speech.
Sue: Aw, ten years is a long time. No wonder it got to you.
Carl: I had to really keep calm to get through it. We had some good times, didn't we?
Sue: We did. You always know how to enjoy life — that's what I'll miss.
Looking through old photos
Gran: Oh, look at this one. I'm getting all choked up now.
Amy: Aw, Gran. These really take you back, don't they?
Gran: They do. We really knew how to enjoy life back then.
Amy: And you still do. Shall I make us a brew?