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Have a change of heart Meaning in English

expression

HAV uh CHAYNJ uhv HART
HAV uh CHAYNJ ov HAHT

Definition

To change your opinion or decision about something, usually after previously feeling strongly or being certain.

Usage & Nuances

This expression is informal and often used when someone unexpectedly changes their feelings or decisions. Common in contexts like relationships, plans, or beliefs. Don’t confuse with ‘change your mind’—‘have a change of heart’ implies a deeper, often emotional, shift.

Spanish: cambiar de opinión - cambiar de parecerPortuguese (BR): mudar de ideia - mudar de opiniãoPortuguese (PT): mudar de ideias - mudar de opiniãoChinese (Simplified): 改变主意 - 改变心意Chinese (Traditional): 改變主意 - 改變心意Hindi: मन बदलनाArabic: غيّر رأيه - غيّر قلبهBengali: মনের পরিবর্তন হওয়া - সিদ্ধান্ত বদলানো (আবেগের কারণে)Russian: передумать (от души) - изменить своё отношениеJapanese: 心変わりするVietnamese: thay đổi ý định (về mặt tình cảm)Korean: 마음이 바뀌다 - 마음을 돌리다Turkish: fikrini değiştirmek (duygusal olarak) - gönül değişikliği yaşamakUrdu: دل بدل جانا - رائے بدلنا (دل سے)Indonesian: berubah pikiran (secara emosional) - berubah hati

Example Sentences

She was going to move abroad but had a change of heart.

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I had a change of heart and decided not to buy the car.

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Tom had a change of heart about the trip and now wants to go.

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At first I didn't want a pet, but I had a change of heart after meeting that puppy.

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The company had a change of heart and decided to keep the old logo.

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You seemed so sure before—what made you have a change of heart?

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