B2idiomdecisionsIELTS-friendly
a change of heart
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a change in your opinion or plan, usually towards a kinder or different view
Usually 'have a change of heart'. Stronger and more personal than 'change your mind'.
In context
My dad was against the trip, but he had a change of heart after meeting my friends.
The council had a change of heart and decided to keep the old market.
More idioms about decisions
- a Catch-22a situation you can't escape because each solution depends on the other
- a double-edged swordsomething that has both good and bad effects
- a fait accomplisomething already decided or done that others must now accept
- a foregone conclusiona result that is certain before it happens
- a judgement calla decision that depends on your own opinion because there is no clear rule