broken heart
A feeling of grief or loss, especially after a failed romantic relationship.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He has a broken heart after their breakup.”
“She spent the whole weekend crying over her broken heart after he moved away.”
“Despite the passage of time, he still carried the weight of a broken heart from a love that ended years ago.”
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
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all bedlam breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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all heart
Motivated by positive emotions, especially as productive of exceptionally generous or kind behavior.
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all hell breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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be still my heart
An admonition to oneself to calm down when overly excited, especially in terms of romantic attraction.
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big break
A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.
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break a leg
Good luck!; Do your best!; Said to someone wishing they perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.
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break a sweat
To put effort into something.
Last updated August 10, 2026