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
It is enough to break one’s heart to see Griff when he hears about home, and Edward, and Emily.
From Chantry House by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
And if we did, why break one's heart in the vain effort to do the impossible, to get from human beings what they could not give?
From The Brimming Cup by Fisher, Dorothy Canfield
"It's enough to break one's heart to hear you, and see you!" he burst out—and suddenly turned his head aside.
From The Fallen Leaves by Collins, Wilkie
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
