do\ one's\ heart\ good

do\ one's\ heart\ good
I. v. phr.
To benefit.

The fresh air will do you good after having been inside the house all day.

II. v. phr.
To give satisfaction; please; gratify.

It does my heart good to see those children play.


Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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