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Somebody’s heart sinks

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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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