Interaktioner - Sympathy

Upptäck hur engelska idiomatiska uttryck som "strike a chord with" och "in cold blood" relaterar till sympati på engelska.

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milk of human kindness [Fras]

the compassion and sympathy that is shown to others

Ex: Her endless acts of charity and compassion truly exemplify the milk of human kindness .

flesh and blood [Fras]

used to emphasize that a person is just a normal human being with similar feelings or weaknesses as others

Ex: The superhero had extraordinary powers , but deep down , he was still flesh and blood with his own fears and insecurities .

to [tug|pull] at {one's} heartstrings [Fras]

to make a strong impression on someone, in a way that they feel a strong sense of love or sympathy for a person

Ex: The heartwarming story of a rescue dog finding a forever home never fails to tug at my heartstrings .

to [harden] {one's} [heart] [Fras]

to no longer have kind feelings for a person

Ex: Despite the heartbreaking stories he encountered as a counselor , he never hardened his heart and continued to offer compassion and support to his clients .

cold comfort [Substantiv]

kall tröst

Ex: Hearing that the stolen items had been recovered by the police was cold comfort to the burglary victims , who had already lost their sense of security .

Att höra att de stulna föremålen hade återfunnits av polisen var en kall tröst för inbrottsoffren, som redan hade förlorat sin känsla av säkerhet.

in cold blood [Fras]

in a way that is absolutely cruel and shows no sympathy or mercy of any kind

Ex: The murderer committed the crime in cold blood , showing no remorse for his actions .

to [kiss] it better [Fras]

to soothe someone who is injured, usually a child, by kissing the injured spot

Ex: After her little brother stubbed his toe , the older sister offered to kiss it better to make him smile .

{one's} heart [bleed] [Mening]

used to convey intense sadness or empathy one feels for someone or something in a tragic or distressing situation

Ex: When I heard about the devastating earthquake , my heart bled for the people affected by the disaster .

to [get] {sth} off {one's} chest [Fras]

to finally talk about what has long been bothering or concerning one

Ex: After weeks of keeping it to herself, she finally decided to get her feelings about the situation off her chest by talking to her best friend.

have (a|some) heart [Mening]

used to ask a person to stop their unkind or indifferent behavior and offer some help or show some sympathy instead

Ex: She pleaded with her landlord to have a heart and postpone the rent increase due to her financial difficulties .

in {one's} shoes [Fras]

in a similar or identical situation to someone else, particularly a difficult or unpleasant one

Ex: Before criticizing her decisions , try to put yourself in her shoes and consider the challenges she faces .

{one's} [heart] [go] out to {sb} [Mening]

used to show one sympathizes with and feels sorry for someone else's suffering

Ex: When she heard about his loss , her heart went out to him , and she offered her support and a shoulder to lean on .

to [strike|touch] a chord with {sb} [Fras]

to make someone feel strong emotions such as enthusiasm or sympathy

Ex: The heartfelt speech by the cancer survivor struck a chord with everyone in the audience .

heart of stone [Fras]

a personality marked by emotional coldness and lack of sympathy

Ex: Despite the heartbreaking situation , his heart of stone never allowed him to shed a tear .

woe [is] {sb} [Mening]

said to show sympathy for a person's difficult or unlucky situation

Ex: Woe is Mary, for she lost her job and her car broke down in the same week.

to [touch] {one's} heart [Fras]

to make a person emotional, particularly by causing them to feel sympathy for someone

Ex: The heartfelt letter from her old friend touched her heart and brought tears to her eyes .

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