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UKto one's heart's content
/tʊ wˈɒnz hˈɑːts kˈɒntɛnt/
/tʊ wˈʌnz hˈɑːɹts kˈɑːntɛnt/to one's heart's content
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What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?
The phrase "to one's heart's content" has its origins in Middle English and dates back to the 14th century. The word "content" in this phrase originally meant "satisfaction" or "pleasure." This expression evolved from the idea of satisfying one's desires or wishes without any limitations. It can be used in conversations about food, travel, entertainment, shopping, hobbies, and other forms of leisure or enjoyment. It signifies the freedom and joy of engaging in an activity or experiencing something without restraint, allowing individuals to fully immerse themselves and satisfy their cravings or passions.
Examples
1. You can fast forward or rewind random ones to your heart's content and upload your own.
2. It has a sampler, sequencer, synth, and you can modulate and manipulate to your heart's content to create incredibly full-sounding tunes.
3. You just wait for the notification, open the newsletter up, and read to your heart's content.
4. But yeah, you can rearrange this layout to your heart's content.
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