avoir le cœur sur la main
French
Etymology
Literally, “to have the heart on the hand”.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /a.vwaʁ lə kœʁ syʁ la mɛ̃/
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Verb
- to be open-handed, to be generous
- Magali a le cœur sur la main. ― Magali is generous.
Usage notes
- Not to be confused with la main sur le cœur.
- Does not mean wear one's heart on one's sleeve, which is a false friend.
Conjugation
- see avoir
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