Idioms Explained
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Comment from BethShelby
This is interesting. I never thought of it as an insult although I have heard it said with a bit of sarcasm. I would imagine it wasn't originally meant to be insult. A blessing is supposed to be a good thing and God who speaks to our hearts is also is the one who blesses us. My heart feels blessed by God. You have written a nice piece about a different perspective. I heard it spoken in a sympathetic aay. Like "Bless you heart, you really tried, but things just didn't work out." I can that in you would have to be there to understand what people really mean when they say it.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
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This is interesting. I never thought of it as an insult although I have heard it said with a bit of sarcasm. I would imagine it wasn't originally meant to be insult. A blessing is supposed to be a good thing and God who speaks to our hearts is also is the one who blesses us. My heart feels blessed by God. You have written a nice piece about a different perspective. I heard it spoken in a sympathetic aay. Like "Bless you heart, you really tried, but things just didn't work out." I can that in you would have to be there to understand what people really mean when they say it.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Beth, for dropping by to read and review and for sharing your story.
Both much appreciated.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from damommy
I'm always saying "Bless your heart," but I mean it in a sincere, complimentary way, or sometimes, in a sympathetic way. I loved the video of the two ladies.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
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I'm always saying "Bless your heart," but I mean it in a sincere, complimentary way, or sometimes, in a sympathetic way. I loved the video of the two ladies.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Yvonne.
I know you know how to use this phrase.
I appreciate your time reading and reviewing.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Oh dear! I'll have to be careful of when I use it in future. I've said it often on here when someone has said something particularly nice. Thankfully, I've always followed it up with something nice about the reviewer who said a something nice about my work. Or when someone has had an awful experience. I would never have thought it could be an insult! We are learning a lot with these explanations of idioms, aren't we!!! Well done, Jan, this really was an eye-opener. Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
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Oh dear! I'll have to be careful of when I use it in future. I've said it often on here when someone has said something particularly nice. Thankfully, I've always followed it up with something nice about the reviewer who said a something nice about my work. Or when someone has had an awful experience. I would never have thought it could be an insult! We are learning a lot with these explanations of idioms, aren't we!!! Well done, Jan, this really was an eye-opener. Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 19-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Sandra, for dropping by to read and review.
Both much appreciated.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
I have almost exclusively heard this expression in my church, the Church of the Nazarene, and there, among people who have lived outside of the Metro-NY area. Now, I am learning from you that it's actually a Southern expression, which doesn't surprise me in the least!
My suggestions, grammatically:
What, you ask am I talking about?
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What, you ask, am I talking about?
They hear the words 'bless your heart'.
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They hear the words 'bless your heart.'
(Maybe now you want to say, "Bless your heart!")
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I was never aware, before reading this, that this expression could be used in any manner other than sincerely! Thank you for enlightening me.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
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I have almost exclusively heard this expression in my church, the Church of the Nazarene, and there, among people who have lived outside of the Metro-NY area. Now, I am learning from you that it's actually a Southern expression, which doesn't surprise me in the least!
My suggestions, grammatically:
What, you ask am I talking about?
-->
What, you ask, am I talking about?
They hear the words 'bless your heart'.
-->
They hear the words 'bless your heart.'
(Maybe now you want to say, "Bless your heart!")
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I was never aware, before reading this, that this expression could be used in any manner other than sincerely! Thank you for enlightening me.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Mary Kay, for dropping by to read and review.
Both much appreciated. Thank you for the grammar suggestions with those pesky commas.
Respectfully, Jan
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You're very welcome, Jan. Thanks for this very interesting article! God bless you, heart and all. Love, Mary Kay xoxo
Comment from royowen
I must admit I've never used the phrase, but thanks to this incredible saying and interpretation...multiplied, I don't think I ever will. I use other terms of endearment, so I probably wouldn't, it's miles too vague for me anyway, well done Jan, blessings Roy
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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
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I must admit I've never used the phrase, but thanks to this incredible saying and interpretation...multiplied, I don't think I ever will. I use other terms of endearment, so I probably wouldn't, it's miles too vague for me anyway, well done Jan, blessings Roy
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Comment Written 19-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Roy, for dropping by to read and review.
Both much appreciated.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from lyenochka
LOL! Well, thank you for the education, Jan! In my six years in Houston, I think I only picked up on the sympathy/pity meaning of "Bless your heart." I don't think I knew the other meanings!! Appreciate your fun entry, Jan!!
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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
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LOL! Well, thank you for the education, Jan! In my six years in Houston, I think I only picked up on the sympathy/pity meaning of "Bless your heart." I don't think I knew the other meanings!! Appreciate your fun entry, Jan!!
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Comment Written 19-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Helen, for dropping by to read and review.
Both much appreciated.
Respectfully, Jan