English idiom · neutral · spoken & written · BrE & AmE

have a change of heart: meaning and examples

have a change of heart means change your opinion or decision.

Memory hook: Build a clear mental picture from “have a change of heart” and connect it to this meaning: change your opinion or decision.

How to use “have a change of heart”

Common mistake: Treat “have a change of heart” as a fixed expression. Notice its exact word order in the examples.

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This expression belongs to Lesson 19, where you can compare it with other idioms about change and practise it interactively.

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