Your heart goes out to somebody
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.

Often appears as...
- my heart goes out to them
- my heart goes out to you
Usage tips
Idiomatic
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.

Often appears as...
- my heart goes out to them
- my heart goes out to you
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1

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

When I heard about the earthquake victims, my heart went out to them.
Not Literal
This phrase is figurative; your heart doesn't literally move towards someone.

Despite the distance between us, my heart goes out to you in your time of loss.
Non-Romantic
It doesn't imply romantic feelings but general compassion for someone's situation.

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