change of heart

noun phrase

: a reversal in position or attitude

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The actual final version of the film ends with Carla leaving Louden, then having a change of heart and returning to watch Louden finally square off against Brian Shute. Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2025 Arellano, who previously held this view, now disagrees and writes about what led him to have a change of heart. Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025 After initially withdrawing his name from consideration for the Jaguars' head coach position, Coen had a change of heart and decided to pursue the opportunity again after Jacksonville fired general manager Trent Baalke. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 But within hours, Petro had a change of heart and caved to Trump’s demands that Colombia accept the flights. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for change of heart 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of change of heart was in the 14th century

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“Change of heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20of%20heart. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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