“Wear your heart on your sleeve”

Definition

To show your feelings openly.

Examples

Examples

“He wears his heart on his sleeve, so everyone knows when he’s upset.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Wear your heart on your sleeve" mean?
"Wear your heart on your sleeve" means to show your feelings openly..
How do you use "Wear your heart on your sleeve" in a sentence?
Example: "He wears his heart on his sleeve, so everyone knows when he’s upset."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Wear your heart on your sleeve"?
Открыто показывать свои чувства. / Զգացմունքները բացահայտ ցույց տալ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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