What does "lump" mean?

In addition to the idiom beginning with lump, also see like it or lump it.

See lump in WNW Idioms

in the lump

in the mass or aggregate; all together

lump in one's throat

a tight feeling in the throat, as from restrained emotion

See lump in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

lump in (one's) throat

A feeling of constriction in the throat caused by emotion.

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