someone's heart sinks
US /ˈsʌm.wʌnz hɑːrt sɪŋks/
UK /ˈsʌm.wʌnz hɑːrt sɪŋks/
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if someone's heart sinks, they feel disappointed or sad
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When I saw the long queue, my heart sank.
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Her heart sank when she realized she had lost her passport.
if someone's heart sinks, they feel disappointed or sad