Heart Idioms
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Meaning: feeling and behaving in a lively, energetic, and cheerful way, regardless of age.
Example: Despite being in his seventies, he remains young at heart, always ready for a new adventure. Read more ➺
Meaning: typically refers to someone who is kind, generous, and caring.
Example: Despite facing financial struggles herself, Bella always finds ways to help those in need, truly possessing a heart of gold. Read more ➺
Meaning: not brave.
Example: Daisy was too chicken-hearted in the meeting to speak up, even though she knew the board was making the wrong decision. Read more ➺
Meaning: to not be strong enough to handle a situation.
Example: This movie is not for those who are faint of heart. You better go to bed right now. Read more ➺
Meaning: a place you feel connected to emotionally
Example: No matter where I go, it's always so lovely to come back here. Home is where the heart is after all. Read more ➺
Meaning: to stay confident and positive
Example: We lost the elections - it is a part of the game. But we absolutely take heart in the apparently greater awareness and involvement of the young generation in keeping the spirit of democracy. Read more ➺
Meaning: an event that makes you feel happy
Example: We watched a heart-touching movie about a boy who lived next to a concentration camp during the Second World War. Read more ➺
Meaning: with sincere and deep feeling
Example: I am really happy with the new job and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Read more ➺
Meaning: attaining a state of grief
Example: With a heavy heart, we had to leave the funeral ceremony. Read more ➺
Meaning: when a person is emotionally sad or grief-stricken, then it's broken hearted
Example: I know he broke your heart, but there are other boys out there who are better than him. Read more ➺
