The phrase "aching heart" describes the feeling of emotional pain or sadness. It suggests that someone's heart feels heavy and hurt because of their deep sorrow or longing. Full definition
This is a story that will leave readers with aching hearts and change the way they look at the world. (bookpage.com)
The result is a necessary portrait of a multiracial L.A. as a concrete - surfaced hard - knocks - a-thon where sex workers and taxi drivers chase low ambitions that dangle just beyond their grasp, as well as a hilarious and high - spirited comedy with a dramatic, third - act curve ball that reminds us that there are aching hearts under the quips and weaves. (thewrap.com)
We take this little angel and bury him alone: With aching heart and burning tears and an exhausted groan We ask ourselves «Why do this? (letstalkyorkie.com)