"someone's heart is in" meaning in English

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Phrase

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  1. (idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) Someone is emotionally invested in (something); someone does (something) wholeheartedly. Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: put one's heart in, put one's heart and soul in, have one's heart in
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