the way to (one's) heart

the way to (one's) heart

That which makes one very happy or content; the way to make one appreciate, like, or love someone else. A delicious meal has always been the way to my wife's heart if she's annoyed with me or feeling down in the dumps. Oh wow, a new set of art supplies! Thank you, John, you really know the way to my heart.
See also: heart, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the way to somebody’s ˈheart

the way to make somebody like or love you: The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach (= by giving him good food).
See also: heart, way
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See also:
  • give (someone) an inch and (someone) (will) take a mile
  • give (someone) an inch and (someone) (will) take a yard
  • drive (one) out of office
  • force (one) out of office
  • force out of office
  • give (one) (one's) head
  • give head
  • give somebody their head
  • give someone their head
  • cooking for one