heart-to-heart
adjective / nounUK /ˌhɑːt.təˈhɑːt/
US /ˌhɑːrt.təˈhɑːrt/
A heart-to-heart talk is a quiet, honest talk between two people who care about each other.
After the argument, Mom and I had a heart-to-heart talk about our feelings.
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2. A private, sincere conversation in which people share their true feelings.
The two old friends sat by the fire and had a heart-to-heart about their lives.
3. Marked by deep personal honesty and warmth rather than formality.
She gave him a heart-to-heart apology that he knew was genuine.
4. A talk meant to resolve a problem or misunderstanding between people.
The coach called the team together for a heart-to-heart after the loss.