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to pour one's heart out
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to openly share one's thoughts and feelings with someone
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "pour one's heart out" and when to use it?
The idiom "pour one's heart out" originated from the imagery of pouring liquid out of a container, symbolizing the act of expressing one's deepest emotions, thoughts, or concerns with great intensity and openness. It is used to refer to the act of speaking or sharing in an unrestrained and uninhibited manner, often in a cathartic or emotional way.
Example
The singer poured her heart out on stage, delivering a powerful performance that moved the audience to tears.
She sat with her best friend and poured her heart out, sharing the pain and sorrow she had been carrying for so long.
He played the piano like he was pouring his heart out, creating beautiful music.
