a woman after (one's) own heart

a woman after (one's) own heart

A woman admired by another because of perceived similarities. I knew she was a woman after my own heart when I heard she rescued that puppy.
See also: after, heart, own, woman
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a man, woman, etc. after your own ˈheart

a person you particularly like because they have the same interests, opinions, etc. as you: You love football too? Then you’re a man after my own heart!
See also: after, heart, own
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See also:
  • a woman is as old as she admits
  • admit
  • a turn of phrase
  • a piece of the action
  • a piece/slice of the action
  • appear to
  • a fair deal
  • a change of heart
  • a bit of the action
  • bit of the action