put one's heart in
To be emotionally invested in (something); to do (something) wholeheartedly.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She puts her heart into everything she paints.”
“He really put his heart into the project, working late every night to make sure it was perfect.”
“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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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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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”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
Last updated August 10, 2026