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jam tart

idiom
Slang Cockney rhyming slang · East London
Meaning

heart


Examples
SIMPLE

He has a kind jam tart.

CONTEXTUAL

She is a lovely person who always shows her jam tart to those in need.

COMPLEX

Despite his gruff exterior, those who knew him well understood that he possessed a truly golden jam tart.

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  2. 02

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    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

Last updated June 7, 2026