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change of heart

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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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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

A steadfast few tried to insist that this change of heart was just the business of government.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

We stationed ourselves on the porch in front of the office, for something like two hours of anguish and hunger, waiting for a change of heart.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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