have a heavy heart

Meaning: To feel sad or burdened.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Example: “It's with a heavy heart that I announce my resignation.”

Category: Body & Senses

Origin: Sorrow pictured as a weight in the heart. The expression is found in English since the Middle Ages.

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