Sick at heart

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adjective

To feel very sad or unhappy.

When she heard the news of the accident, she was sick at heart.
Visual representation of "sick at heart" - To feel very sad or unhappy

Often appears as...

  • feel sick at heart
  • be sick at heart
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Emotional Weight

The phrase carries a heavy emotional load, suggesting deep sadness or disappointment.

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After the team's loss, the fans were sick at heart.
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Metaphorical Use

It's a metaphor indicating emotional pain, not physical illness.

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Despite his smile, he was sick at heart over the breakup.
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Intensity of Feeling

Use it to describe intense feelings, more than just being a little sad or upset.

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She felt sick at heart knowing the old tree would be cut down.
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