one's heart bleeds

Phrase

 * Look at those poor little children without shoes on their feet. My heart bleeds for them.
 * His heart bled for his beloved home country.
 * You have to work through the weekend again? My heart bleeds for you. (normally sarcastic)
 * You have to work through the weekend again? My heart bleeds for you. (normally sarcastic)

Usage notes
In colloquial use in everyday situations, the phrase "my heart bleeds (for)" is most often sarcastic.

Translations

 * German: das Herz blutet