poor old sb/sth

poor old

Describing someone or something that one feels sympathy, pity, or compassion for. Poor old Robert was let go from another job. He just can't catch a break. Are we nearly there? My poor old feet are killing me!

ˌpoor old ˈsb/ˈsth

(informal) used to express sympathy: Poor old Mrs Kirk’s just gone into hospital again. ♢ She sat down to rest her poor old legs.

See also: old, poor, Sb, sth

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poor old
take pity
take pity on
take pity on (someone or something)
(one's) heart goes out to (someone)
heartstring
play on heartstrings
play on the/(one's) heartstrings
have pity on
have pity on (one)

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