bless someone's heart (English, phrase)
expansion: bless someone's heart
Senses:
glosses: Used to express gratitude. (Compare bless you, God bless you.)
glosses: Used to express affection.
glosses: Used to soften criticism or express pity. (Compare the British usage of bless (expression of endearment or belittlement).)
tags: Southern-US
especially
glosses: Used sarcastically to express contempt.
tags: Southern-US
especially
Forms: