Meaning of the word "harden your heart" in English

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harden your heart

US /ˈhɑːr.dən jʊər hɑːrt/
UK /ˈhɑːr.dən jʊər hɑːrt/
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Idiom

1.

to become less sympathetic or emotionally unresponsive to others' suffering or pleas

Example:
She tried to harden her heart to his pleas, but she couldn't.
You must harden your heart if you want to survive in this business.
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