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heart of stone
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jemand, der keine Gnade oder Empathie zeigt
a personality marked by emotional coldness and lack of sympathy
What is the origin of the idiom "heart of stone" and when to use it?
The idiom "heart of stone" originates from the idea that a heart, as the symbol of emotion and compassion, should be warm and soft, but when described as "of stone," it signifies a person's lack of empathy, compassion, or emotional responsiveness. It is used to imply that someone is emotionally cold, unfeeling, or indifferent.
Beispiel
She seemed to possess a heart of stone, showing no sympathy for the struggles of her coworkers.
Even in the face of the most touching stories, the manager maintained his reputation for having a heart of stone.
Her heart of stone was evident when she coldly rejected his heartfelt apology.
Despite the heartbreaking situation, his heart of stone never allowed him to shed a tear.
