Somebody’s heart sinks

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verb

To feel sad or hopeless suddenly.

When she saw the exam results, her heart sank.
Visual representation of "somebody’s heart sinks" - To feel sad or hopeless suddenly

Often appears as...

  • heart sinks at the sight
  • heart sinks at the news

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Emotional Impact

Used to emphasize strong feelings of disappointment or discouragement.

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Her heart sank as the storm destroyed her new garden.
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Sudden Change

Reflects an immediate drop in emotion or spirit, often unexpected.

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His heart sank when he realized he left his tickets at home.
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Not Literal

It's a metaphorical expression; the heart doesn't actually move downward.

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Her heart sank, not with illness, but from the weight of her worries.
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