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heart of stone

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a heart of stone
an unfriendly and unkind character. The sad condition of these refugees would move a heart of stone to sympathy.
Opposite of: a heart of gold
See also: heart, stone
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Whoever can look upon that mother's grief without springing to her relief has a heart of stone.
The Four Million by Henry, O. View in context
By day and night he made his moan: It would have stirred a heart of stone To see him wring his hoofs and groan, Because he could not jump.
Sylvie and Bruno by Carroll, Lewis View in context
what a heart of stone he must have to presume on my poor nerves
A Rogue's Life by Collins, Wilkie View in context
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