feel sorry for someone

feel sorry for someone
1) to feel sympathy for someone because they are in a difficult or unpleasant situation

I feel sorry for the guys who have to work double shifts.

2) feel sorry for yourself to feel sad about your life rather than trying to do things that could make you feel better

Instead of sitting around feeling sorry for yourself, go out and socialize.


English dictionary. 2014.

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