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heart of glass

idiom

A heart (or by extension, person) in a very fragile romantic state: one that is easily made broken-hearted.


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  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

    be still my heart

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

  4. 04

    break someone's heart

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

  5. 05

    broken heart

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

  6. 06

    change of heart

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

  7. 07

    cross my heart

    A declaration that the speaker is telling the truth.

  8. 08

    cross my heart and hope to die

    Added to a promise or a statement to show how serious one was about being honest in what one said

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