to change one's mind · to change one's feelings or intention
Ever made a decision and then, oops, felt completely different about it later? 🤔 This expression is perfect for when your feelings or plans do a 180! It's super common for everything from canceling plans to changing life decisions. It's often used when an initial harsh or firm stance softens.
💡 This idiom implies a shift in emotional stance or conviction, not just a simple change of plans. For instance, 'I was going to sell my old car, but I had a change of heart and decided to restore it instead.' It often suggests a softening of a previous harsh stance or a newfound empathy. It literally means your 'heart' (the center of your feelings) has changed.
When would you most appropriately use 'to have a change of heart'? A. 🎉 When you've decided to host a huge surprise party for a friend. B. 🌳 When you were going to cut down a tree but then decided to keep it, feeling a connection to it. C. 🏃♀️ When you are consistently sticking to your morning jogging routine.