a man after (one's) own heart

a man after (one's) own heart

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

man after my own heart

Fig. a man with similar tastes and preferences to mine. You like creamed chip-beef on toast? There's a man after my own heart.
See also: after, heart, man, own
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a man, woman, etc. after your own heart
  • man after my own heart
  • man on the make
  • man of few words
  • man of few words, a
  • a man/woman of few words
  • a man of few words
  • man of many parts
  • a man of the world
  • a man/woman of the world