do something more in sorrow than in anger
more in sorrow than in anger
Primarily motivated by sadness, even though appearing angry. Oh, I'm sure she said that more in sorrow than in anger—she's still reeling from her husband's death, after all.
See also: anger, more, sorrow
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
do something more in ˌsorrow than in ˈanger
do something because you feel sad or sorry rather than angry: They said they were threatening legal action more in sorrow than in anger.See also: anger, more, something, sorrow
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- more in sorrow than in anger
- eat (one's) heart out
- eat heart out
- eat one’s heart out
- eat one's heart out
- eat your heart out
- my heart bleeds for you
- (one's) heart bleeds for (someone)
- bleed
- have a long face