| Idiom | Bleeding Heart |
|---|---|
| Example | Rob is such a bleeding heart. He'll donate to any charity that asks him for money! |
| Meaning | an extremely softhearted person who feels compassion or pity towards all people, including those who may not deserve sympathy |
| Origin | This controversial term comes from America in the 20th century. Some people say that government or private charities should do more to help relieve the suffering of the sick, the homeless, or the unemployed. These well-meaning citizens might be called "bleeding hearts" by others who feel that many people on welfare or charity should stop taking so much from others. |
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