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in one's heart of hearts

Meaning: In one's deepest private feelings.

Example: “In her heart of hearts, she knew the relationship was over.”

Origin: From Shakespeare's Hamlet (around 1600): "I will wear him / In my heart's core, ay, in my heart of heart."

Equivalents in other languages

French: En son for intérieur Literally: In one's inner tribunal

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