B2 — Upper Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Portare il cuore in mano
To wear one's heart on one's sleeve
Literal Translation
"To carry one's heart in one's hand"
What it means
To wear one's heart on one's sleeve; to be openly emotional and sincere. Describes a person who is transparently emotional and sincere. Viewed positively in Italian culture as a sign of authenticity and warmth.
Example in context
"È una persona che porta il cuore in mano — non sa nascondere i suoi sentimenti."
"She is someone who wears her heart on her sleeve — she can't hide her feelings."
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