open\ heart

open\ heart
noun
1. No hiding of your feelings; frankness; freedom.

She spoke with an open heart of her warm feelings for her pupils.

She told her troubles with an open heart.

Compare: wear one's heart on one's sleeve
2. Kindness; generosity.

She contributed to the fund with an open heart.

Mr. Jones has an open heart for underprivileged children.

Compare: open one's heart

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