break one's heart
Example Sentences
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If this is not enough to break one's heart!
From Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02 by Sue, Eugène
The next day, when they were to be buried, the sight was enough to break one's heart.
From The French Revolution - Volume 2 by Durand, John
But one should not begrudge them occasional geese and turkeys, or even break one's heart if they like a lamb in season.
From Castle Richmond by Trollope, Anthony
"It does break one's heart to see such children, doesn't it?" she answered, looking at them tenderly and ignoring his pointed tribute to her beauty.
From The One Woman by Dixon, Thomas
Is it not better to break one's heart than to break one's soul?
From Hold Up Your Heads, Girls! : Helps for Girls, in School and Out by Ryder, Annie H
