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broken heart

idiom

A feeling of grief or loss, especially after a failed romantic relationship.


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  1. 01

    absence makes the heart grow fonder

    One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.

  2. 02

    all heart

    Motivated by positive emotions, especially as productive of exceptionally generous or kind behavior.

  3. 03

    be still my heart

    An admonition to oneself to calm down when overly excited, especially in terms of romantic attraction.

  4. 04

    break someone's heart

    To cause a person to feel grief, disappointment, or sadness.

  5. 05

    broken hearted

    Of a person, that has a broken heart.

  6. 06

    broken home

    A home in which the parents have separated or divorced.

  7. 07

    broken man

    A man who has suffered significant and enduring emotional pain as a result of a highly unpleasant or traumatic event.

  8. 08

    broken record

    Someone or something that constantly repeats itself, causing annoyance.

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