Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wear one's heart on one's sleeve

idiom
/wɛr wʌnz hɑrt ɑn wʌnz slav/
Definition
To openly show your emotions and feelings instead of keeping them hidden.
Examples
  • She wears her heart on her sleeve, so you can easily tell when she’s happy or sad.
  • People who wear their hearts on their sleeves often form close connections with others.
Meaning
This phrase means that a person is not afraid to show their feelings or emotions, making them visible to others without reservation.
Synonyms
  • show one’s feelings
  • be open about emotions
  • be vulnerable