cockles of heart

cockles of (one's) heart

The deepest part of oneself. Often used in the phrase "warmed the cockles of (one's) heart." Thank you so much—your kind words really warmed the cockles of my heart.
See also: cockle, heart, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

cockles of (one's) heart

One's innermost feelings: The valentine warmed the cockles of my heart.
See also: cockle, heart, of
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • cockle
  • cockles of (one's) heart
  • warm the cockles of someone's heart
  • warm the cockles of your heart
  • warm the cockles
  • warm the cockles of (one's) heart
  • warm the cockles of heart
  • warm the cockles of one's heart
  • warm the cockles of one's heart, to
  • feel like death warmed over
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