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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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Only three of them will now remain in Australia, after another member of the group had a change of heart earlier in the week.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

That might signal a change of heart around the dollar.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

The Indiana Hoosiers were facing fourth-and-4 on the biggest nights of their lives on Monday when head coach Curt Cignetti had a sudden change of heart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

The weight inside me was no lighter for my recent change of heart.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon

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