from the bottom of my heart
Meaning | Synonyms
- with sincere and deep feeling
- with intense feelings
- showing sincerity towards something
- expressing truthfulness to someone
- saying something genuinely
- with utmost devotion
Example Sentences
- I am really happy with the new job and I mean that from the bottom of my heart.
- It was really good to have you here and I would like to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart.
- It is not easy for Nicky to take out time and come, but she still came to you and I think you should be thankful to her from the bottom of your heart.
- I am apologizing to you from the bottom of my heart, I won’t hurt you again.
- From the bottom of our hearts, we are congratulating you for your successful project.
- We all thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your priceless efforts to make us happy.
- We apologize from the bottom of our hearts for the inconvenience caused.
- Your wish will come true if you pray from the bottom of your heart.
- Tell me from the bottom of your heart, who you love the most?
- They were so thankful of our team from the bottom of their heart for the help.
Origin
The phrase “from the bottom of someone’s heart” is used to express sincere emotions. Whenever people are hurt or emotional, they feel pain and pressure in the lowest portion of the heart. The heart is considered by people as the container that fills up with emotions so whenever “from the bottom” is said; it means that the heart started to fill from the bottom, where it naturally remains fullest and reserved.
One another popular theory says that the ancient Greek philosopher, Archimedes, mistakenly believed that the brain pumps blood, while the heart works to think and feel. And that was the possible time when the expression originated.
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Definition: With sincerity and strong emotions. This phrase first appeared in English in the 1500s. However, the
expression has been traced to Virgil’s epic poem Aeneid, which was written between 29 and 19 BC. Virgil was a Roman poet who lived around 70 BC – 19 BC. Aeneid is considered one of the greatest works of Latin literature.Origin of From the Bottom of My Heart
Examples of From the Bottom of My Heart
Dan: Kira, I have a confession to make.
Kira: What?
Dan: I’m the one who stole your keys the other day.
Kira: Why would you do that? I missed my first chance to do karaoke. There was a talent scout there!
Dan: I know, and I’m sorry. I thought you would embarrass yourself, and I didn’t want you to feel bad. I remembered how bad you were at singing all those years growing up together. But then I heard you singing again just the other day. You’ve gotten a lot better!
Kira: I can’t believe you would do something like that!
Dan: I’m truly sorry. From the bottom of my heart, I wish I had never done that. Please forgive me!
Gertrude: Congratulations on your marriage! How was the wedding?
Ruby: The wedding was great, but I wish you could have been there!
Gertrude: Me too. I’m so sorry that my son’s wedding conflicted with yours. I’m sure it was an amazing night. I really think you two are perfect for each other.
Ruby: Well, thank you! But you know I’m not romantic.
Gertrude: I know, but I honestly believe, from the bottom of my heart, that you two were meant to be together. You are so sweet as a couple.
More Examples
This excerpt is about a mother sincerely forgiving her son’s killer.
- A few minutes later, Zamora would shudder with tears as his former friend’s mother told him, in Spanish, before the judge, “I forgive you from the bottom of my heart, as a human being and as a son of God.” –Houston Chronicle
This quote is from a singer, who is very sorry that people died at her concert, after someone set off a bomb.
- “Broken,” typed the pop star, “from the bottom of my heart, I am so so sorry. I don’t have words.” –USA Today
Summary
The idiom from the bottom of my heart is another way to say I strongly, honestly feel this way.
Contents
- 1 From the Bottom of My Heart Meaning
- 2 Origin of From the Bottom of My Heart
- 3 Examples of From the Bottom of My Heart
- 4 More Examples
- 5 Summary