B2 — Upper Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Essere in conflitto con il proprio cuore
To be torn between the heart and the mind
Literal Translation
"To be in conflict with one's heart"
What it means
To be torn between the heart and the mind; to be conflicted about a romantic decision. Describes the internal struggle between logic and emotion in a difficult romantic situation. Poetic and introspective.
Example in context
"È in conflitto con il suo cuore — sa che dovrebbe lasciarlo, ma non riesce."
"She is torn inside — she knows she should leave him, but she cannot."
Want to practice Italian?
Take a free placement test and start with grammar exercises.