heart-to-heart
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“We had a heart-to-heart about how we can’t afford what we originally planned,” said Morgan, a part-time teacher whose husband is a military veteran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
At one point, Spaeny looked over to see her brother-in-law having a heart-to-heart with Melton’s dad.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
In a heart-to-heart talk with your adult child; acknowledge the pain, hardship or misunderstanding that resulted from your actions or decisions; and ask for forgiveness.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 2, 2025
"Last year, we spoke heart-to-heart with the community and now they must leave and go back to their villages," he added.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2024
A few weeks after Pearl Harbor, Arthur Compton summoned Seaborg to Chicago for a heart-to-heart talk.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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