break one's heart
Example Sentences
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Do you think I could go through another series of long months, with only those letters, and letters, and letters to break one's heart over?
From Macleod of Dare by Black, William
But the sights, Mate dear, are enough to break one's heart.
From The Lady of the Decoration by Little, Frances, [pseud.]
And he said words so sweet as to break one's heart, of the goodness of God.
From Letters of Catherine Benincasa by Catherine, of Siena, Saint
All through, too, there seemed so much reserve power that one could not resist the conviction that he could go on and on, and break one's heart with his voice if he chose.
From Upon The Tree-Tops by Miller, Olive Thorne
Nilsson could sing Swedish melodies in a way to drive one crazy or break one's heart.
From Memoirs of an American Prima Donna by Kellogg, Clara Louise