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find it in one's heart

idiom
Meaning

To be sufficiently compassionate or gracious (to do something, especially to forgive someone or be willing to help them in some way).


Examples
SIMPLE

I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me.

CONTEXTUAL

After their long argument, she hoped her brother would find it in his heart to help her move house.

COMPLEX

Even though he had suffered greatly because of their betrayal, he eventually found it in his heart to offer them a path toward reconciliation.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    absence makes the heart grow fonder

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

  3. 03

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  4. 04

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  5. 05

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  6. 06

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  8. 08

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

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