feel a sting or prick in the heart
To be startled or feel a prick at one's conscience.
have something clogged in one's chest
To feel frustrated with grief or resentment.
feel something heavy in the chest
To have deep concerns or worries.
One's heart collapses
To find it difficult to pick up the pieces from severe shock.
One's heart is torn[stuffed to bursting]
To feel pain in the heart because of grief.
One's heart is torn[stuffed to bursting]
To feel overflowing joy with overwhelming emotion.
One's heart beats with a paddle club
For one's heart to beat very fast.
feel cold in the chest
To be suddenly startled or frightened.
One's chest is cool[fresh]
To feel much better and relieved.
have a burning feeling in the heart; have heartburn
To feel pain in the heart because of agony.
feel stinging in the chest
To feel pain in the heart because of pity.
have a narrow mind
To be inconsiderate and intolerant.
One's heart is torn apart
To feel severe pain in the heart.
One's heart is[becomes] as small as a bean
To shrink back with anxiety and nervousness.
One's heart burns
To worry anxiously.
One's heart bursts
To feel very overwhelmed.
One's heart is opened up
For a frustrated or oppressed state of mind to be eased.
One's chest is alleviated
To feel refreshed at heart.
One's heart is pricked
To feel a prick at one's conscience.
Thorns form
To bear malice or discontent.
Thorns sprout and come out
To bear vicious malice or strong discontent.