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idioms using “heart”
Dear to one’s heart
Very important to one (emotionally)
“Katsumata-san will be upset that the project has been cancelled; it was dear to her heart.”
One’s heart is in the right place
One is kind and considerate, even if lacking other important qualities
“Ito-san’s heart is in the right place, but we can’t hire her because she has no office skills.”
Set one’s heart on something
To be very determined to achieve something
“Sakurai-san has her heart set on studying medicine in England.”
One’s heart isn’t in something
To be unenthusiastic about something
“Okada-san is still the best graphic designer in the company, but her heart isn’t in it anymore.”
Wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve
To allow one’s feelings to show easily
“We’ll know if Kinuta-san’s job interview was successful when he returns; he wears his heart on his sleeve.”