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Break somebody’s heart

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Used to express very deep emotions when someone is hurt emotionally. SlideWatching her childhood home being torn down broke her heart.
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Hyperbolic UsagePlay
Sometimes used exaggeratedly for minor sadness, not only for severe cases. SlideIt breaks my heart to see my favorite plant wither.
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Metaphorical SensePlay
This phrase doesn't involve physical harm, but speaks to emotional hurt. SlideThe news of the dying forest broke her heart.