Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to set your heart on something
idiom
‘tuː sɛt jʊər hɑːrt ɒn ˈsʌmθɪŋ
Definition
To have a strong desire or determination to achieve or obtain something.
Examples
- She has set her heart on becoming a doctor.
- After years of hard work, he finally set his heart on owning a café.
- They set their hearts on traveling around the world for their anniversary.
Meaning
This phrase indicates a deep emotional investment in a goal or aspiration, suggesting that the person truly values what they are pursuing.
Synonyms
- to aspire to something
- to desire greatly
- to be intent on something
- to long for something
