Phrase guide

one's heart bleeds

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Expresses that someone has great sympathy or sadness for another's plight or suffering.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Look at those poor little children without shoes on their feet. My heart bleeds for them.
  • His heart bled for his beloved home country.
  • You have to work through the weekend again? My heart bleeds for you. (normally sarcastic)

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Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: das Herz blutet — Translations