English Explanatory Dictionary

bless someone's heart

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Used to express gratitude. (Compare bless you, God bless you.)
  2. Used to express affection.
  3. Used to soften criticism or express pity. (Compare the British usage of bless (expression of endearment or belittlement).)
  4. Used sarcastically to express contempt.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-bless someone's heart.wav

Word forms

bless someone's heart

Etymology

A conventional shortening of a wish May God bless (your/her/his/etc) heart.

Synonyms

bless God love someone bless you bless someone's cotton socks
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