Meaning
To feel a great sense of relief after a worry is gone.
Cultural Background
Germans often use this in professional settings to show they are relieved a project is done. Similar usage, often used in casual conversation with friends. Used identically to Germany, though sometimes with a slightly more reserved tone.
Past Tense Only
Always use this in the past tense (ist gefallen). You can't really be 'currently' having a stone fall from your heart.
Meaning
To feel a great sense of relief after a worry is gone.
Past Tense Only
Always use this in the past tense (ist gefallen). You can't really be 'currently' having a stone fall from your heart.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Mir ist ein Stein vom ____ gefallen.
The idiom is 'vom Herzen fallen'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesMir ist ein Stein vom ____ gefallen.
The idiom is 'vom Herzen fallen'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is professional enough for most workplace contexts.
Related Phrases
Ein Stein auf dem Herzen haben
contrastTo be worried
