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heart of glass

Noun CEFR C1
ˌhɑːt ə ˈɡlɑːs

Definitions

A heart (or by extension, person) in a very fragile romantic state: one that is easily made broken-hearted.

figuratively, idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

Once I had a love and it was a gas / Soon turned out, had a heart of glass
You've got a heart of glass or a heart of stone / Just you wait 'til I get you home

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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