Set your heart on something
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Desire
Expresses a deep wish or ambition to have or achieve something.
Once she set her heart on becoming a doctor, she studied tirelessly.
Pro Tip 2/3No Casual Interest
Shows commitment, not just a passing interest in something.
He's set his heart on collecting every comic book in the series.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Investment
Implies strong emotional involvement in pursing a goal.
They set their hearts on adopting a child and poured their feelings into the process.
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