A change of heart

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noun

A change in one's opinion or feelings.

He was going to sell his house but had a change of heart at the last minute.
Visual representation of "a change of heart" - A change in one's opinion or feelings

Often appears as...

  • have a change of heart
  • experiencing a change of heart

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Idiomatic

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Emotional Shift

Understand it as an emotional or moral decision, not just a logical one.

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After seeing the puppy's sad eyes, she had a change of heart about giving it away.
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Unexpected Decision

Often suggests a decision that is surprising to others or a reversal of a previous stance.

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Despite his strict policy, the teacher had a change of heart and accepted late assignments.
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Personal Growth

May imply someone has grown or learned something new that influenced their perspective.

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She had a change of heart about her career after volunteering abroad.
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