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have heart set on

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have one's heart set on something

Fig. to be desiring and expecting something. Jane has her heart set on going to London. Bob will be disappointed. He had his heart set on going to college this year.

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have your heart set on something

also set your heart on something

to want something very much She's got her heart set on dance lessons.

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