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have a heart of stone
have a heart of stone
Fig. to be cold and unfriendly. Sally has a heart of stone. She never even smiles. The villain in the play had a heart of stone. He was cruel to everyone.
have a heart of stone
to be cruel and have no sympathy for people He wouldn't help his own mother if she needed it - he's got a heart of stone.