Heart Idioms
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Meaning: with all the effort you can put into it
Example: He's dedicated to the project heart and soul. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be kind and loving
Example: My grandmother is a very warm-hearted person, everybody loves her. Read more ➺
Meaning: to feel sympathy for someone when they are distressed
Example: Following the aftermath of the hurricane, my heart goes out to all the residents of New Orleans. Read more ➺
absence makes the heart grow fonder
Meaning: to miss and love someone more when they are not around
Example: The couple reunited after almost a year and understood that the absence had made their hearts grow fonder. Read more ➺
Meaning: very cruel, unkind person
Example: Don't be so cold hearted, forgive them and speak with your children. Read more ➺
Meaning: display your emotions openly
Example: It was evident that he was in love with her. He wore his heart on his sleeve and you could see how he felt about her. Read more ➺
Meaning: do something based on emotions rather than logic
Example: I think it would be unwise for you to be in a relationship with him; he is a known womanizer. Don't let your heart rule your head. Read more ➺
Meaning: to gain full satisfaction
Example: The man ate food at the buffet to his heart's content. He seemed really happy as he left for home. Read more ➺
Meaning: to trigger a strong memory or feeling based on which there can be a mutual interest
Example: The two immediately struck a note on the basis of the fact that they follow the same faith. This has led to a beautiful marriage and a lifelong companionship. Read more ➺
Meaning: change one's opinion or the way one feels about something
Example: The call-back of the military and troops from Afghanistan shows a change of heart by the British government. Read more ➺
