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change of heart

idiom
Meaning

A change of one's opinion, belief or decision.


Examples
SIMPLE

I had a change of heart and decided to go.

CONTEXTUAL

She planned to quit her job, but a change of heart made her stay.

COMPLEX

Despite his initial opposition to the proposal, the chairman experienced a sudden change of heart and voted in favor of the project.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    absence makes the heart grow fonder

    One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.

  2. 02

    all heart

    Motivated by positive emotions, especially as productive of exceptionally generous or kind behavior.

  3. 03

    and change

    And some quantity, but less than the increment to the next round number.

  4. 04

    be still my heart

    An admonition to oneself to calm down when overly excited, especially in terms of romantic attraction.

  5. 05

    break someone's heart

    To cause a person to feel grief, disappointment, or sadness.

  6. 06

    broken heart

    A feeling of grief or loss, especially after a failed romantic relationship.

  7. 07

    change collars

    To change or shift one's career path.

  8. 08

    change hands

    To become the property of someone else; to be bought or sold.

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