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change of heart

American  

noun

  1. a reversal of one's feelings, intentions, opinions, etc..

    At first Mother said we couldn't go, but she had a change of heart and let us.
change of heart Idioms  

  1. Altered feelings or attitude, as in Paul didn't like his new job, but a raise prompted a change of heart and he became quite enthusiastic. [Early 1800s]

Etymology

Origin of change of heart

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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Soon Kate and Henry had a change of heart about the media’s interest in their son.

From Literature

“Sometimes a day has a change of heart and decides to take you where you want to go.”

From Literature

After reading her screenplay, Hlehel had a change of heart, Ben Hania recalled.

From Los Angeles Times

He was like, “I’m sorry, I had a change of heart.”

From Los Angeles Times

How do I explain my change of heart?

From Literature

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