Bless your heart
Common phrase in the Southern United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Bless your heart" is a phrase common to the Southern United States.[1][2] The phrase has multiple meanings and is used to express genuine sympathy but sometimes as an insult that conveys condescension, derision, or contempt. It may also be spoken as a precursor to an insult to mitigate its severity. Meanings range from sincerity to exasperation,[3] and are primarily imparted through context and tone.[4] While common in the South, it is primarily used by individuals who wish to "be sweet” and do not wish to "act ugly."[1][5]
For the album by the Allman Betts Band, see Bless Your Heart (album). For the song by Freddie Hart, see Bless Your Heart (song).
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