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to break one's heart
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to come to one's senses
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to dig one's heels in
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weight off one's shoulders
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more than meets the eye
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hard to swallow
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warts and all
to [break] {one's} heart
to break one's heart
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/bɹˈeɪk wˈʌnz hˈɑːɹt/
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to make someone who loves one go through deep emotional pain and sorrow

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After years of friendship, their falling out over a misunderstanding broke her heart, leaving her feeling hurt and alone.
He couldn't bear the rejection from his long-time crush, and it broke his heart to know his feelings were not reciprocated.
What is the origin of the idiom "break one's heart" and when to use it?

The phrase "break one's heart" originated in Old English and Middle English literature, gaining popularity during the Renaissance era. It is commonly employed when discussing the end of a romantic relationship, such as a devastating breakup or divorce, where one's heart is metaphorically shattered by the loss of love and companionship. The phrase is also used to depict the anguish and sorrow experienced after the loss of a loved one, evoking the deep emotional impact and grief.

to come to one's senses
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/kˈʌm tʊ wˈʌnz sˈɛnsᵻz/
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to start to think in a logical or correct way after admitting one's mistakes

to dig one's heels in
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/dˈɪɡ wˈʌnz hˈiːlz ˈɪn/
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to stubbornly refuse to change one's ideas, plans, etc.

weight off one's shoulders
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/wˈeɪt ˈɔf wˈʌnz ʃˈoʊldɚz/
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a sense of relief gained as a result of no longer being in a difficult or worrisome situation

more than meets the eye
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/mˈoːɹ ðɐn mˈiːts ðɪ ˈaɪ/
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used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

What is the origin of the idiom "more than meets the eye" and when to use it?

The idiom "more than meets the eye" originated from the notion that there is often a deeper or hidden meaning, significance, or complexity to a person, situation, or object that may not be immediately apparent upon initial observation. The phrase is used only to suggest that there is something beyond the surface level or initial impression, emphasizing the need for further exploration or investigation to fully understand or appreciate the true nature or extent of something.

hard to swallow
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/hˈɑːɹd tʊ swˈɑːloʊ tˈeɪk/
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(of a particular idea, statement, or situation) challenging to accept as true

warts and all
warts and all
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/wˈɔːɹts ænd ˈɔːl/
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in a way that includes all the flaws and imperfections, without any attempt to conceal them

What is the origin of the idiom "warts and all" and when to use it?

The idiom "warts and all" is often attributed to the English soldier and statesman Oliver Cromwell. According to legend, when Cromwell sat for a portrait, he instructed the artist to paint him accurately, "warts and all," without idealizing or flattering his appearance. Whether this story is entirely true or not, the phrase has become associated with the idea of depicting someone or something as they truly are, flaws and all. This idiomatic phrase is used to indicate an unvarnished or unembellished representation of someone or something, without trying to hide imperfections or weaknesses.

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