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put one's heart in

idiom
Meaning

To be emotionally invested in (something); to do (something) wholeheartedly.


Examples
SIMPLE

She puts her heart into everything she paints.

CONTEXTUAL

He really put his heart into the project, working late every night to make sure it was perfect.

COMPLEX

Although the task was daunting and the rewards uncertain, she put her heart into the mission, driven by a profound sense of duty and personal conviction.

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  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.

Last updated July 12, 2026