Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wear-your-heart-on-your-sleeve

idiom

/wɛər jɔr hɑrt ɒn jɔr sliːv/

Definition

To openly show your emotions or feelings.

Examples

She wears her heart on her sleeve, so it’s easy to tell when she’s happy or sad.
He has never been shy about his feelings; he always wears his heart on his sleeve.
People who wear their hearts on their sleeves often attract strong friendships.

Meaning

The phrase means that a person expresses their feelings openly and honestly, rather than hiding them. They do not conceal their emotions but rather make them visible to others.