English Explanatory Dictionary

heart of glass

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A heart (or by extension, person) in a very fragile romantic state: one that is easily made broken-hearted.

Pronunciation

/ˌhɑːt ə ˈɡlɑːs/ /ˌhɑɹt ə ˈɡlæs/ en-au-heart of glass.ogg

Word forms

heart of glass hearts of glass

Etymology

By metaphor, from the notion that glass is fragile (easily broken).

Related words

heartbreak glass-hearted heart of gold heart of stone

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