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wear one's heart on one's sleeve

idiom
Meaning

To be very transparent, open, or forthright about one's emotions.


Examples
SIMPLE

He wears his heart on his sleeve and tells everyone how he feels.

CONTEXTUAL

It is easy to know when she is upset because she always wears her heart on her sleeve.

COMPLEX

By consistently wearing his heart on his sleeve, he left himself vulnerable to those who did not share his sincerity.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  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.

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