close to one's heart
The idiom "close to one's heart" is used to describe something or someone that holds significant emotional value or importance to an individual.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)Something or someone that is deeply cherished or important to an individual.
Example
- Environmental conservation is a cause close to his heart.
- Her childhood home will always be close to her heart.
B2Personal Connections
(idiomatic)A person or thing with which someone has a strong emotional bond.
Example
- His family is very close to his heart.
- That old guitar is close to her heart because it was a gift from her grandfather.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "close to one's heart":
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