The Heart

This one-syllable, 5-letter word has a variety of meanings. When used in everyday language, the multiple connotations of heart prove endless.

Have a heart – to be compassionate and merciful.

Speaking from the heart – honestly expressing one’s deepest feelings and beliefs.

Set one’s heart on –to wish for intensely, pursue with determination.

Take to heart – to consider seriously, think about.

From the bottom of one’s heart – with complete sincerity.

Have one’s heart in the right place – to have good intentions.

Wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve – to allow one’s intimate feelings be known to all.

By heart – knowing exactly, word for word.

In one’s heart of hearts – deep within oneself.

Cross one’s heart – to maintain the truth of a statement, affirm one’s integrity.

At Heart – basically, in reality, fundamentally.

Take heart – to regain courage and strength.

Heart and soul – fervently, completely, enthusiastically.

Lose one’s heart – to fall in love.