This is lesson 20 from Idiom Part 2. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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English Idiom Part 2- Lesson 20- Idioms about Heart
1- My heart sank = Felt sudden disappointment or sadness.
When I saw the exam results, my heart sank.
2- Heart-felt thanks = Sincere and deeply felt gratitude.
She offered heart-felt thanks to everyone who supported her during the tough time.
3- Heart-breaking (news) = News that causes deep emotional pain or sadness.
We received heart-breaking news about the accident.
4- Having a heart of gold/stone = Very kind and generous (gold) / unfeeling and cold (stone).
Despite his tough appearance, he truly has a heart of gold.
5- Heart-broken (families) = Families who are deeply saddened or devastated, usually by loss.
The tragedy left behind many heart-broken families.
6- In the heart of the city = In the central and often busiest part of a city.
They love living in the heart of the city where everything is close by.
7- Set her heart on (something)= To be determined to achieve or do something.
She has set her heart on becoming a doctor since childhood.
8- Start to lose heart = To become discouraged.
After several rejections, he began to start to lose heart.
9- Take heart from = To be encouraged or find comfort in something.
You can take heart from the progress you’ve made so far.
10- Have the heart to say no = To lack the courage or emotional strength to refuse.
I did not have the heart to say no when she asked for help.
11- A subject close to my heart = Something very important or emotionally significant to someone.
Environmental protection is a subject close to my heart.
12- In my heart of hearts = Deep down inside, one’s true feelings or beliefs.
In my heart of hearts, I knew it was the right decision.
13- A change of heart = Changed one’s opinion or feelings about something.
He initially declined the offer but later had a change of heart.
14- A man/woman after my own heart = Someone who shares similar interests or values.
When he mentioned his love for classical music, I thought, “He’s a man after my own heart.”
15- (Best) interest at heart = Acting in a way that is meant to benefit someone else.
Don’t be angry with her, she only did it with your best interest at heart.
16- Learn by heart = To memorize something completely.
I had to learn the poem by heart for the school recital.
17- My heart was not in it = Not being emotionally invested or enthusiastic about something.
I tried to finish the project, but my heart was not in it.
18- Someone heart is in the right place = Someone has good intentions, even if things don’t always go perfectly.
She may be a bit clumsy with her words, but her heart is in the right place.
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