Blink back
verb
To try to stop tears from coming out of your eyes.
She blinked back tears as she waved goodbye.
Often appears as...
- blink back tears
- blink back emotion
verb
To respond quickly or immediately, especially in a conversation or argument.
He blinked back a sharp retort to her rude remark.
Often appears as...
- blink back a reply
- blink back a retort
verb
Recover after initial confusion or surprise.
She blinked back to reality, pulling herself out of her daydream.
Often appears as...
- blink back to reality
- blink back to consciousness
verb
To try to stop tears from coming out of your eyes.
She blinked back tears as she waved goodbye.
Often appears as...
- blink back tears
- blink back emotion
verb
To respond quickly or immediately, especially in a conversation or argument.
He blinked back a sharp retort to her rude remark.
Often appears as...
- blink back a reply
- blink back a retort
verb
Recover after initial confusion or surprise.
She blinked back to reality, pulling herself out of her daydream.
Often appears as...
- blink back to reality
- blink back to consciousness
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Restraint
Used when someone is trying hard not to show their feelings in a visible manner.
Even during the harsh feedback, he blinked back tears, remaining composed.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Courage
Shows a person's effort to stay strong in tough situations without breaking down.
She blinked back her fear and stepped onto the stage.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes doesn't involve actual tears but indicates holding back any overwhelming emotion.
He blinked back frustration as he explained the situation again.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Restraint
Used when someone is trying hard not to show their feelings in a visible manner.
Even during the harsh feedback, he blinked back tears, remaining composed.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Courage
Shows a person's effort to stay strong in tough situations without breaking down.
She blinked back her fear and stepped onto the stage.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes doesn't involve actual tears but indicates holding back any overwhelming emotion.
He blinked back frustration as he explained the situation again.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Restraint
Used when someone is trying hard not to show their feelings in a visible manner.
Even during the harsh feedback, he blinked back tears, remaining composed.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Courage
Shows a person's effort to stay strong in tough situations without breaking down.
She blinked back her fear and stepped onto the stage.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes doesn't involve actual tears but indicates holding back any overwhelming emotion.
He blinked back frustration as he explained the situation again.
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