bless his heart meaning
Bless your heart. Bless your heart is a phrase that is common in the Southern United States.[1][2][3] The phrase has multiple meanings. It can be used as a sincere expression of sympathy or genuine concern. It can be used as a precursor to an insult to soften the blow. It is also sometimes used to mean you are dumb or otherwise impaired, but you can't help it by individuals who wish to be sweetâ and do not wish to act ugly. Notable examples