in one's heart

idiom

: at the deepest level where one's honest feelings are
I think she knows in her heart that they're right.
I think she knows it in her heart of hearts.

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The memories of voices swelling with song or a grandmother softly humming a favorite tune can hold a sacred place in one's heart, deeper than even speech or scripture can reach. Jeannette Lindholm knows the feeling. Aj Willingham, CNN, 9 June 2022

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“In one's heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20one%27s%20heart. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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