broken reed

broken heart

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

broken hearted

Of a person, that has a broken heart.

broken home

A home in which the parents have separated or divorced.

broken man

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

broken record

Someone or something that constantly repeats itself, causing annoyance.

broken vessel

A person who is destroyed or forgotten, or who feels flawed or broken.

slender reed

A person, fact, or resource on which one can rely only to a limited extent.

walk on broken glass

To do everything possible to achieve something, even if it involves great risk or discomfort.