B1 — Intermediate😤 Emotions
Avere il cuore in mano
To be tender-hearted
Literal Translation
"To have the heart in hand"
What it means
To be warm and generous in spirit, ready to help others
Example in context
"Ha sempre il cuore in mano, darebbe tutto agli altri."
"She is always tender-hearted, she would give everything to others."
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