have a heart

This page is about the conversational phrase have a heart

Meaning

You can say this if you're asking someone to be kind, or if you think they're being unfair or heartless.

For example

  • When I said the hostel was full, she said, "Have a heart, love. I've got nowhere else to stay."

  • My boss was firing me, so I said, "Have a heart, Mr Jones. I'm a single mum with three kids to support."

Quick Quiz

She said, "Have a heart, your honour." She wanted the judge to

a. find her innocent

b. find her guilty

c. find her attractive
a) find her innocent b) find her guilty c) find her attractive

Contributor: Matt Errey