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Definition be dear to someone’s heart in British English

be dear to someone’s heart phrase

phrase
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if something is dear to someone's heart, they are very interested in it and care a lot about it

Example

Education is a subject that is very dear to the Prime Minister's heart.

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Definition be dear to someone’s heart in British English