heart of stone

English

Etymology

From Ezekiel 36:25 of the King James Bible.

Noun

heart of stone (plural hearts of stone)

(figuratively) A stonehearted character, stern or cruel nature.

She's got a heart of stone.

Related terms

stonehearted

Translations

stonehearted character

Finnish: kivisydän

Portuguese: coração duro

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