Meaning of the word "wear your heart on your sleeve" in English

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wear your heart on your sleeve

US /wer yʊr hɑrt ɑn yʊr sliv/
UK /wer yʊr hɑrt ɑn yʊr sliv/
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Idiom

1.

to openly show your emotions rather than hiding them

Example:
She tends to wear her heart on her sleeve, so you always know how she's feeling.
As an actor, it's important to be able to wear your heart on your sleeve and convey genuine emotion.
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