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have a big heart

idiom

: to be kind and generous
He has a big heart.

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And if your children have a big heart for critters, they might be bothered by a scene where Elphaba finds the cages where the Wizard keeps animals imprisoned. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Nov. 2025 People love people that give and have a big heart, especially on TikTok. Jodie Valade, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024 The 17-year-old must have a big heart, considering her oxygen-carrying capacity. David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2022

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“Have a big heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20big%20heart. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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