idiom
take it to heart
TAYK it too HART
teɪk ɪt tuː hɑːrtListen
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Syllable breakdown
takeittoheart
Dictionary meaning
To be deeply affected or upset by a criticism or event.
Examples
- She took the negative feedback to heart and spent weeks refining her approach.
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