not have one's heart in it
not have (one's) heart in (something)
To not be emotionally invested or enthusiastic about something; to have no drive or will to do something. The score was very close during the first half, but as the home team has slipped further behind you can tell that they don't have their hearts in the game anymore. I tried to write a novel after I left college, but in truth I just didn't have my heart in it enough to finish one.
See also: have, heart, not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
not have one's heart in it
see under heart in it.
See also: have, heart, not
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a/the feel of (something)
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a crack at (someone or something)
- a walking
- a walking (something)
- all right
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- a fast talker
- all for the best