in one's heart of hearts



in one's heart of hearts

According to one's truest, innermost feelings, especially when secret. For example, It's a wonderful job offer, but in my heart of hearts I don't want to leave this area. [Late 1500s]
See also: heart, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JasmynJAZ-minEnglish (Modern)
BriarBRIE-ərEnglish (Rare)
Nola['nəulə]
Iosias-Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Zoraida-Spanish
Jantineyahn-TEE-nəDutch