change of heart

noun phrase

: a reversal in position or attitude

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However, the Kelce brothers had a change of heart and recently watched Love Actually. Tim Lammers, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 However, with some classic life lessons about vengeance, Shadow and Ivo have a change of heart. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024 In an extraordinary change of heart, President Joe Biden has gone back on his pledge to the American people not to interfere with the U.S. Department of Justice. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024 Despite his literal change of heart, the Grinch continues to symbolize holiday party poopers everywhere. Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for change of heart 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of change of heart was in the 14th century

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“Change of heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20of%20heart. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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