Definition
To be very transparent, open, or forthright about one's emotions.
In Context
- "Iago: For when my outward action doth demonstrate The native act and figure of my heart In compliment extern, 'tis not long after But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve For daws to peck at: I am not what I am."
- "Such a man must have reticences in him. If he walk wearing his heart upon his sleeve for daws to peck at, his journey will not extend far!"
- "There was something very direct and childlike in Virginie Poucette. She could not pretend; she wore her heart on her sleeve."
- "I'm not being smart or trying to be cold on my part / And I'm not gonna wear my heart on my sleeve / But you know people get all emotional"
- "I feel so close to you right now, it's a force field / I wear my heart on my sleeve, like a big deal"
Also Said As
- to be an open book
See Also
- hearts on sleeves
- to wear on one's sleeve