Langimage
English

heart-to-heart

|heart/to/heart|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈhɑrt tə ˈhɑrt/

🇬🇧

/ˈhɑːt tə ˈhɑːt/

open sincerity

Etymology
Etymology Information

'heart-to-heart' originates from the English words 'heart' and 'to,' where 'heart' meant 'the seat of emotions' and 'to' indicated direction or relation.

Historical Evolution

'heart-to-heart' evolved from the phrase 'from heart to heart,' emphasizing direct emotional communication.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'from one heart to another,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'open and sincere.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

open and sincere; candid.

They had a heart-to-heart conversation about their future.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40