bless your heart
Phrase
- Meaning
- Sympathy on the surface, often condescending or passive-aggressive.
- Type
- Phrase
- Used in
- Texas, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee, Deep South
What does “bless your heart” mean
A Southern phrase that can be sincere, but is most famous for its passive-aggressive use: a way to insult someone's intelligence or choices while sounding sweet. Context (and tone) is everything.
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