after one's own heart — meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  Global Englishneutralliterary
  • Pleasing to someone because it corresponds closely to their tastes, values, or preferences; congenial or well suited to one's inclinations.

  Examples

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  • This novel is after my own heart; I love stories about courage and friendship.

    Esta novela es de mi agrado; me encantan las historias sobre coraje y amistad.

  • Maria’s choice of music was after her own heart—full of classic rock and blues.

    La elección de música de María era de su agrado: llena de rock clásico y blues.

  • When I saw the painting, I knew it was after my own heart because of its vibrant colors.

    Cuando vi la pintura, supe que me agradaba por sus colores vibrantes.

  • The new policy is after the manager’s own heart, as it promotes sustainability and ethics.

    La nueva política es del agrado del gerente, ya que promueve la sostenibilidad y la ética.