let (one's) heart rule (one's) head
let (one's) heart rule (one's) head
To do something based on one's own personal desires rather than for pragmatic or practical reasons. I couldn't believe it when I heard he'd bought a sports car, but then he has always been one to let his heart rule his head. I think she knows that a relationship with him will eventually end in tears, but she's letting her heart rule her head.
See also: head, heart, let, rule
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
let your ˌheart rule your ˈhead
act according to what you feel rather than what you think is sensible: Don’t let your heart rule your head. I know you like him but are you sure you can really trust him?See also: head, heart, let, rule
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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