after one's own heart
The phrase "after one's own heart" is used to describe someone or something that aligns closely with one's own preferences, values, or tastes.
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Definition
B2Personal Relationships
(informal, idiomatic)Having similar tastes, interests, or values as oneself.
Example
- She's a woman after my own heart; we both love hiking and reading.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)Appealing to one's personal preferences or ideals.
Example
- That new restaurant is really after my own heart; they serve the best vegan dishes.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "after one's own heart":
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