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after one's own heart

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Etymology

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From after (in imitation of; following) + one’s + own + heart (disposition; personality), a reference to 1 Samuel 13:14 and Acts 13:22 in the Bible:[1] see the 1526 and 1611 quotations.

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after one's own heart

  1. (idiomatic) Of a person: having the same disposition, feelings, or opinions as oneself.
    Synonyms: after one's heart, after one's own soul
  2. (idiomatic) Of a situation or thing: according to, or appealing to, one's own desire, liking, or taste.
    Synonyms: after one's heart, after one's own soul

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