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United States — Phrase #9

🎭#9 Cultural Special

Bless your heart

/blɛs jɔːr hɑːrt/
Literal: (Blessing)
Feels like: The Southern US's passive-aggressive masterpiece — an insult wrapped in a blessing, delivered with a smile. Can mean "you're so sweet" or "you're an absolute idiot" depending on context, and the speaker will never tell you which
RegionalAdult⚠️ Mild
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/ˈbɔːbæɡ/
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/sɑːkr/
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