change of heart

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noun

a reversal of one's feelings, intentions, opinions, etc.: At first Mother said we couldn't go, but she had a change of heart and let us.

Origin of change of heart

First recorded in 1820–30

Words nearby change of heart

change, change down, change hands, change horses in midstream, don't, change key, change of heart, change of life, change of pace, change of venue, change off, change one's mind

Words related to change of heart

about-face, defection, flip-flop, reversal, apostasy, turnaround, volte-face

Idioms and Phrases with change of heart

change of heart

Altered feelings or attitude, as in Paul didn't like his new job, but a raise prompted a change of heart and he became quite enthusiastic. [Early 1800s]