Meaning of 'Put your hand on your heart'
What does the saying 'Put your hand on your heart' mean?
Idiom: Put your hand on your heart
Meaning:
If you can out your hand on your heart, then you can say something knowing it to be true.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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