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heart of stone
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a personality marked by emotional coldness and lack of sympathy
IdiomWhat 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.
Examples
Despite the heartbreaking situation, his heart of stone never allowed him to shed a tear.
She seemed to possess a heart of stone, showing no sympathy for the struggles of her coworkers.
