one's heart out

English

Adverb

one's heart out

  1. (reflexive, idiomatic) With great effort or enthusiasm.
    Synonyms: one's little heart out, (vulgar) someone's arse off
    Every morning, there are birds right outside my window singing their hearts out.
    • 2016 November 13, Josh Gross, “Conor McGregor KOs Eddie Alvarez to become UFC's first two-class champion”, in The Guardian‎[1]:
      “I thought that I did enough to finish out that last round and get the draw,” Thompson said. “Of course, I’d rather have the win but it is what it is. We both went out there and fought our hearts out. I hope we can do it again. Nothing else would interest me. I want the rematch. I don’t want anything but that rematch.”

Usage notes

  • When referring to multiple people or animals, heart can be pluralized: cheering their hearts out.

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