Take to heart Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈhɑɹt
TAYK-tuh-HART
tˈeɪk/ /tˈuː/ /hˈɑːt
TAYK-too-HAHT
Definition
To consider something very seriously or let it affect you emotionally, especially when receiving advice or criticism.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used when someone is strongly affected by feedback, advice, or criticism. Common after being told not to be upset, as in 'Don't take it to heart.' Neutral, works in formal and informal contexts.
Spanish: tomarse a pecho - tomarse en serioPortuguese (BR): levar a sério - tomar para siPortuguese (PT): levar a sério - tomar para siChinese (Simplified): 放在心上Chinese (Traditional): 放在心上Hindi: दिल से लेनाArabic: يأخذ على محمل الجد - يتأثر بشدةBengali: মনে নেওয়া - হৃদয়ে ধারণ করাRussian: принимать близко к сердцуJapanese: 気にする - 心に留めるVietnamese: để bụng - để trong lòngKorean: 마음에 새기다 - 가슴에 담아두다Turkish: kafana takmak - içine atmakUrdu: دل پر لیناIndonesian: dianggap serius - dimasukkan ke dalam hati
Example Sentences
She always takes criticism to heart.
basic
Try not to take what he said to heart.
basic
You shouldn't take small mistakes to heart.
basic
He really took my advice to heart and started working harder.
natural
Don't take it to heart—she didn't mean to hurt you.
natural
Fans took the team's loss to heart after such a close game.
natural