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
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 The new moon on the 8th is a wow factor for creating intimacy and togetherness – so call it in Libra and open yourself up for a heart-to-heart. Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024 Season 2 ended on Nick and Charlie’s heart-to-heart. Riann Phillip, Vogue, 2 May 2024 So be sure to continuously have these kinds of heart-to-heart talks. Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 24 Apr. 2024 However, the pair’s heart-to-heart unintentionally sets off a chain of events that sends Ponyboy and Johnny careening down a dangerous new path. EW.com, 12 Apr. 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 16 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

heart-to-heart

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

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