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bless one's heart

phr. 1 (non-gloss definition: Used to express gratitude.) (qualifier: Compare ''bless you'', ''God bless you''.) 2 (lb en especially Southern US) (non-gloss definition: Used to soften criticism or express pity.) {{qualifier|Compare the British usage of (m en bless ''expression of endearment or belittlement'').}}