definitions

get to the heart of

Find or determine the most important or essential facts or meaning. For example, It's important to get to the heart of the matter before we make any decisions. The noun heart has been used in the sense of “a vital part” since the early 1500s.

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Nearby words

get through to, get to, get to first base, get to one's feet, get to the bottom of, get to the heart of, get to the point, get together, get tough with, get under one's skin, get under someone's skin
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