Your heart goes out to somebody

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phrase

You feel a lot of sympathy or compassion for someone.

When I see homeless children on the street, my heart goes out to them.
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Often appears as...

  • my heart goes out to them
  • my heart goes out to you

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Emotional Support

Used to express empathy, especially during tough times or tragedies.

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When I heard about the earthquake victims, my heart went out to them.
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Not Literal

This phrase is figurative; your heart doesn't literally move towards someone.

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Despite the distance between us, my heart goes out to you in your time of loss.
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Non-Romantic

It doesn't imply romantic feelings but general compassion for someone's situation.

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When she failed the exam, my heart went out to her.
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