absence makes the heart grow fonder »
When someone or something is faraway, you realise how much you love (or miss) them or it.
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after one's own heart »
Of a person: having the same ideas, opinions or behaviour as oneself.
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at heart »
In spirit; according to one's beliefs, views or feelings; deep down, really, fundamentally.
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be still my heart »
Calm down, this situation is too exciting or overly distressing.
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boys will be boys »
It is hard, often fruitless, to attempt to curb the natural playfulness and tendency to mischief of most growing boys.1922, James Joyce, Ulysses Chapter 13But just then there was a slight altercation between Master Tommy and Master Jacky. Boys will be boys and our two twins were no exception to this golden rule.Even grown men usually remain somewhat boyish in heart"Boys will be boys", grinned grandpa while he joined his adult son playing with the fancy train-set he gave his grandson for Christmas while the kid was in school.
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break someone's heart »
To cause a person to feel grief or sadness.
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broken-hearted »
Alternative spelling of brokenhearted. Feeling depressed, despondent, or hopeless, especially over losing a love.
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buck up »
Cheer up; take courage; take heart.
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buoy up »
To uplift, hearten, inspire or raise the spirits.
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by heart »
Knowing completely; as having committed completely to memory.
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change of heart »
A change of one's opinion, belief or decision.
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children should be seen and not heard »
Children should behave well and be quiet, especially in the presence of adults.
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cold fish »
A heartless individual; a person lacking empathy and emotion.
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cold hands, warm heart »
Implies inner beauty; a caring person; warm-hearted
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Cold hands, warm heart; Dirty feet, no sweetheart! »
A few old timer's "fun" way to compliment a lady & to find out if she could be courted.
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crack up »
To laugh heartily.
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crack up »
To cause to laugh heartily.
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cross my heart »
A declaration that the speaker is telling the truth.
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dirty word »
The name of a topic that a person does not like to hear or discuss.
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dive in »
To start a new endeavor enthusiastically and wholeheartedly.
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down pat »
Thoroughly practiced, rehearsed, or understood.
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dry run »
A practice; a rehearsal.
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ear trumpet »
old hearing aid
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eat one's heart out »
To feel overwhelming sorrow, jealousy or longing, to grieve.
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first things first »
Deal with matters of highest priority first; deal with matters in logical sequence.1922, H. G. Wells, The Secret Places of the Heart, ch.4,"First things first," said Sir Richmond. If we set about getting fuel sanely, if we do it as the deliberate, co-operative act of the whole species, then it follows that we shall look very closely into the use that is being made of it.1999, Frank Pellegrini, "House Republicans Quell Mutiny Over Tax Bounty," Time, 23 Jul.,Judging by the polls
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five by five »
I hear you loud and clear
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from the bottom of one's heart »
In earnest; sincerely; with one's full feeling.
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hard of hearing »
Having difficulty hearing; somewhat deaf.
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hard-hearted »
unfeeling
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harden someone's heart »
To make someone more resistant to something.
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have a heart »
To be kind or sympathetic; to treat others kindly.
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have one's heart set on »
To want or desire deeply, regardless of practicality or rationality.
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hear on the grapevine »
To hear rumors; to learn through friends of friends.
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hear out »
To listen to someone until that person has finished.
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hear the grass grow »
To be very aware or discerning; to pay attention to every small detail.
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hear the grass grow »
To have an extremely sensitive sense of hearing.
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hear the grass grow »
To hear very well due to being in an exceptionally quiet environment.
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hear through the grapevine »
To hear rumors; to learn through friends of friends.
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hear, hear »
Let us hear and applaud the previous speaker; I endorse the previous statement; Expression of support, agreement, or enthusiasm for what has just been said.
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heart of glass »
A very fragile romantic state.
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heart of gold »
A kind, compassionate, or caring attitude; kindheartedness.
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heart to heart »
A sincere, serious, or personal conversation.
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heart-breaking »
That causes extreme sorrow or grief.
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heavy-hearted »
Sad, melancholy.
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home is where the heart is »
One's true home is where one feels happiest.
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kernel of truth »
A core accuracy at the heart of a claim or narrative which also contains dubious or fictitious elements.
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king of hearts »
picture card
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learn by heart »
To memorize.
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little pitchers have big ears »
Small children often overhear more of what is said than adults realize or desire.1844, Charlotte M. Yonge, Abbeychurch, ch. 2:Seeing me listening to something she was saying to Mamma, she turned round upon me with that odious proverb, "Little pitchers have long ears."1939, "Bedtime Bedlam," Time, 17 Apr.:A caution to U. S. parents, but a joy to radio merchandising, is the dread truth that little pitchers have big ears.2002, Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, ISBN 9780743455961, p. 185:I suppose he might say pushed or went woowoo, but took a shit is, I fear, very much in the ballpark (little pitchers have big ears, after all).
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long time no hear »
I haven't heard from you for a long time.
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read somebody's lips »
To discern what somebody is saying by watching the shape of the mouth rather than by hearing the sounds of the words.
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rebound relationship »
A relationship proceeding a longterm relationship, usually short in duration and used to help mend the "broken heart".
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run over »
to rehearse
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shotgun »
A one-story dwelling with no hallways or corridors, with the rooms arranged in a straight line. Mostly heard in the southern United States.
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sneak off »
To leave a place, or a meeting, without being seen or heard.
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sneak up »
To approach a person or animal without being seen or heard.
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sneak up on »
To approach a person or animal without being seen or heard.
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so quiet one can hear a pin drop »
Said during a lull in a normally bustling place or scene, or as the result of a sudden dramatic or tense moment.
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soft hearted »
Be kind; Fall for someone
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swear by »
To wholeheartedly trust.
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sweetheart deal »
A transaction, contract, or other agreement in which one party provides particularly favorable terms to the other, especially in suspicious circumstances.
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take heart »
Be courageous; regain one's courage.
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the way to a man's heart is through his stomach »
Cooking for a man is a good way to win his affections.
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there are two sides to every question »
One should not make a judgement until one hears the other side.
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to one's heart's content »
Until satisfied; as much as is wished.
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tomorrow is another day »
Tomorrow will bring new opportunities and a fresh start for one's endeavors.1600, author unknown, "Phillidaes Love-call to her Coridon, and his replying" (song), in England's Helicon, printed at London by I.R. for John Flasket:Phil. Yonder comes my Mother, Coridon,whether shall I flie?Cor. Under yonder Beech my lovely one,while she passeth by.Say to her thy true-Love was not heere,remember, remember,to morrow is another day:1896, Amelia E. Barr, A Knight of the Nets, ch. 8:"Well, well, my dear lass, to-night we cannot work, but we may sleep. . . . Keep a still heart tonight, and tomorrow is another day."1936, Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind, ch. 63:"Tomorrow, I'll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day."2005, Fran Schumer, "JERSEY: In Princeton, Taking On Harvard's Fuss About Women," New York Times, 19 June (retrieved 18 Aug. 2009):"Half of me is depressed
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under one's breath »
Softly, so as not to be heard.
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walls have ears »
There is a risk of being heard, so pay attention to what you say.
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warm the cockles of someone's heart »
To provide happiness, to bring a deeply-felt contentment.
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wear one's heart on one's sleeve »
To be extremely transparent, open, or forthright about one's emotions.
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you knows it »
You're right; I wholeheartedly agree with your statement.
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