heart-to-heart

1 of 2

adjective

: sincere, frank
a heart-to-heart talk

heart-to-heart

2 of 2

noun

: a heart-to-heart conversation

Examples of heart-to-heart in a Sentence

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Adjective
Geordie also saw Leonard and Will share a hug after their heart-to-heart in which Leonard realized his own attempt to guilt Will into staying was unfair. Mandi Bierly, TVLine, 23 June 2024 Whether through heart-to-heart conversations or spending time with siblings and relatives, this is an opportunity to strengthen your bonds. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024 Margaret Hamilton on the roof Margaret Hamilton, on the roof, awaits her cue while Jack Haley's Tin Man has a heart-to-heart with Dorothy and the Scarecrow. Jeff Labrecque, EW.com, 17 June 2024 The midnight heart-to-heart about how no one cried at her mother’s funeral. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 June 2024 However, the two seem to have worked through their issues—in the latest episode, Jessica was even seen comforting a tearful Harry after a heart-to-heart about his reputation. Meg Walters, Glamour, 12 June 2024 From heart-to-heart chats with incredible guests to dissecting the latest trends and navigating life’s quirks, every episode is full of laughter, and inspiration. Okla Jones, Essence, 6 June 2024 The flight, though, does offer some time for Meredith and Webber to have a heart-to-heart. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024 Away from the wedding reception, as the waves gently lapped up against the sand, Michael and Burnham had a heart-to-heart. Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Noun
Exercising your brains should give you an opportunity to bond without the risk of a heart-to-heart that someone's not in the right mood for. Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2023 But first, Jesse sits down with Zach for a pre-ceremony heart-to-heart. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1855, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heart-to-heart was in 1855

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“Heart-to-heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart-to-heart. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

heart-to-heart

adjective
ˌhärt-tə-ˌhärt
: frank, sincere
a heart-to-heart talk

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