heart's desire
Example Sentences
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Such an increase will, of course, be unpleasant for households used to buying as much cheap bacon as their hearts desire, but there shouldn’t be any actual shortages precisely because prices will rise.
From Slate • Sep. 26, 2012
But that's not carte blanche to click up all the PlayStation 2 games your kids' hearts desire.
From Time Magazine Archive
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“When we are of age,” declared Ned, “the girls shall have all their hearts desire; eh, Nat?”
From Dorothy Dale in the City by Penrose, Margaret
It is a sign that gods and men have a right to satisfy their hearts desire, with joy and pleasure and splendid freedom.
From Visions and Revisions A Book of Literary Devotions by Powys, John Cowper
The hearts desire upon such a one's enemies is best met and granted when the hate is changed into love and compassion.
From Unspoken Sermons Series I., II., and II. by MacDonald, George