expression, godan verb (-mu)
swallow one's tears; choke back tears; hold back disappointment
Idiomatic expression for suppressing tears or deep disappointment, often in a situation where one must endure without showing emotion.
彼は悔しさに涙をのんだ。
He swallowed his tears in frustration.
不合格の知
Upon hearing she failed, she choked back her tears and accepted the result.