hearts on sleeves
Transparent, open, or forthright emotions.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“They wear their hearts on their sleeves and tell everyone how they feel.”
“Because he wears his heart on his sleeve, you always know exactly what he is thinking during a difficult conversation.”
“In a culture that often prizes stoicism, she remains refreshingly honest, choosing to wear her heart on her sleeve regardless of the potential for judgment.”
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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heart of hearts
One's innermost private feelings.
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hearts and flowers
Ideal romance.
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laugh in one's sleeve
to laugh in secret or to oneself, usually gloatingly
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laugh up one's sleeve
Alternative form of laugh in one's sleeve.
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roll up one's sleeves
To prepare to work.
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sleeves from one's vest
Something non-existent; something of no value or cost.
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trick up one's sleeve
Synonym of ace up one's sleeve.
Last updated August 10, 2026