with a heavy/sinking heart
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With much sadness; in a state of grief. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved father. After these tragedies, our nation will forge on, but with a heavy heart.
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with a heavy heart
Cliché sadly. With a heavy heart, she said good-bye. We left our summer cottage on the last day with a heavy heart.
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with a ˌheavy/ˌsinking ˈheart
with a feeling of sadness or fear: It was with a heavy heart that he left the school for the last time. OPPOSITE: with a light heartFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017