a man, woman, etc. after your 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

a woman after (one's) own heart

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

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
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See also:
  • man after my own heart
  • a man after (one's) own heart
  • man on the make
  • a man/woman of few words
  • a man of few words
  • man of few words
  • man of few words, a
  • man of many parts
  • man of the world, a
  • a man of the world