Phrase of the day

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25th July 2024

Bless him / Bless her

We use this expression when we want to show sympathy or concern for someone that we care about.
IH Bristol Phrase of the Day: Bless him / Bless her
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
My little niece has just learnt to walk.
Ah, bless. She learnt so quickly!
Example 2
Ben got completely soaked walking home last night.
Ah, bless. I hope he wasn’t too cold when he got in.

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