CEFR B2

At Heart

idiomatic phrase

Meaning

In one's true nature or deepest feelings, often in contrast to how one appears or behaves externally.

Examples

She may seem shy, but she is a social butterfly at heart.
Despite living in a big city for years, he remains a country boy at heart.

Synonyms: deep down, fundamentally, essentially, inwardly

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At Heart (B2)

idiomatic phrase

Pronunciation: æt hɑːrt

Definition

In one's true nature or deepest feelings, often in contrast to how one appears or behaves externally.

Examples

She may seem shy, but she is a social butterfly at heart.
Despite living in a big city for years, he remains a country boy at heart.
They are optimists at heart, always believing things will turn out for the best.

Synonyms of At Heart

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