Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
break someone's heart
idiom
/breɪk ˈsʌmˌwʌnz hɑrt/
Definition
To cause someone deep emotional pain or distress, typically due to a romantic relationship’s end.
Examples
- She didn’t mean to break his heart when she ended the relationship.
- It’s tough to see someone you care about break another’s heart.
- He was afraid that his honesty would break her heart.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the intense sadness that occurs when someone experiences the end of a relationship or unrequited love.
Synonyms
- hurt someone’s feelings
- cause pain
- shatter someone’s dreams
