heart of stone

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Etymology

From Ezekiel 36:25 of the King James Bible.

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heart of stone (plural hearts of stone)

  1. (figuratively, idiomatic) A hardhearted character, stern or cruel nature.
    She's got a heart of stone.
    • 2023 September 12, Phil McNulty, “Scotland 1-3 England: 'Complete package' Jude Bellingham puts concluding flourish on world-class performance”, in BBC Sport‎:
      It would take a heart of stone, or an opposition supporter, not to feel some measure of sympathy for a player whose career has come to a standstill at club level and does not seem able to catch a break when he does make a rare appearance.

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