heart of stone

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Etymology[edit]

From Ezekiel 36:25 of the King James Bible.

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Noun[edit]

heart of stone (plural hearts of stone)

  1. (figuratively, idiomatic) A stonehearted character, stern or cruel nature.
    She's got a heart of stone.

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