change of heart

noun phrase

: a reversal in position or attitude

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Rosas has originally planned on leaving Oakley at home but ended up having a change of heart. Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 One possible reason for the GOP's change of heart: In North Carolina — a swing state that's particularly key to former President Trump's pathway to victory — 8% of eligible voters are in counties impacted by Hurricane Helene. Those include many voters in rural, Republican-leaning areas. Erin Doherty, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024 Actress and Woody Allen collaborator Rebecca Hall, who previously spoke out against the controversial director, has had a change of heart. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024 Haney came back later in the evening with a change of heart. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for change of heart 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of change of heart was in the 14th century

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“Change of heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20of%20heart. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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