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Region: General | Usage example: They had a heart-to-heart about the project's future.

Heart-to-heart

Meaning

An honest conversation.

Usage

Used for candid dialogues.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Heart symbolizing sincerity.

Used in counseling and relationships.

Related Idioms

Shoot the breeze

Engage in casual conversation.

Lay your cards on the table

Be honest about intentions.

On the up and up

Honest or improving.

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.