"choke back" in Indonesian
Definition
Usaha keras untuk tidak memperlihatkan atau membiarkan emosi, terutama air mata atau kemarahan, keluar.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
Biasanya dipakai di situasi emosional atau dramatis, sering berpasangan dengan 'tears', 'anger', atau 'emotion'. Lebih formal daripada 'hold back'.
Examples
She tried to choke back her tears at the airport.
Dia berusaha **menahan** air matanya di bandara.
He could not choke back his anger during the meeting.
Dia tidak bisa **menahan** amarahnya saat rapat.
She had to choke back a sob when she heard the news.
Saat mendengar kabar itu, dia harus **menahan** isak tangis.
I had to choke back my excitement so I wouldn't ruin the surprise.
Saya harus **menahan** kegembiraan agar tidak merusak kejutan itu.
You could see she was trying hard to choke back her disappointment.
Terlihat dia berusaha **menahan** kekecewaannya dengan keras.
He barely managed to choke back a laugh at the wrong moment.
Dia nyaris berhasil **menahan** tawa di saat yang tidak tepat.