: a full reversal in position or attitude
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a reversal of one's feelings, intentions, opinions, etc.: At first Mother said we couldn't go, but she had a change of heart and let us.
[1820-30]
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change of heart
A change of attitude, viewpoint or opinion, often resulting in the reversal of a decision
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Main Entry: ↑change
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change of heart see under ↑change
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Main Entry: ↑heart
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change of heart,
a change of feeling; conversion: »
He had no explanation of what appeared to him to be a complete change of heart on the part of private industry (Wall Street Journal).
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noun [singular]
: an important change in the way a person feels or thinks about something
He had planned to retire but he had a sudden change of heart and decided to continue working.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.