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wear your heart on your sleeve

Meaning: to display emotions openly; to be transparent about feelings.

Language: English

Literally: to wear your heart on your sleeve

Category: Body & Senses

Origin: Medieval knights wore ladies' favors on sleeves; showing devotion openly.

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