American Idioms and Expressions

Find It In One's Heart To (do Something) Idiom

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find it in one's heart to (do something)
What does find it in one's heart to (do something) mean?
to have the courage or compassion to do somethingI could not find it in my heart to tell the little boy about his dead dog.
find it in one's heart to (do something)
What does find it in one's heart to (do something) mean?
to have the courage or compassion to do somethingI could not find it in my heart to tell the young woman that she could not continue to work at the company.

Some Random Idioms
Is Saul also among the prophets?
What does "Is Saul also among the prophets?" mean?
It's a biblical idiom used when somebody known for something bad appears all of a sudden to be doing something very good.
plow into (someone or something)
What does "plow into (someone or something)" mean?
to crash into someone or something with forceThe truck plowed into the group of people waiting for the bus.
on hold
What does "on hold" mean?
to be left waiting on a telephone lineI phoned the bank but I was quickly put on hold.
balls
What does "balls" mean?
Indicates disbelief or rejection. Oh balls! I can't believe I lost my wallet.
run a fever/temperature
What does "run a fever/temperature" mean?
to have a higher than normal body temperatureThe little boy is running a temperature and should stay in bed all day.
for short
What does "for short" mean?
in a short formThe man always uses his nickname for short.
civvies
What does "civvies" mean?
civilian clothing
splurge on (something)
What does "splurge on (something)" mean?
to spend a lot of money for somethingHe splurged on a beautiful present for his girlfriend.

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