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the heart of something

the central or most important part

The most important or central part of something; "in the heart of" can also mean in the central area of a place.

B2 common speech & writing

expression

Hear it in real life

Where is your hotel?

It is in the heart of the old town, near the market.

Play the conversation

Trust is at the heart of any close friendship.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: Trust is in the heart of a strong relationship.

Say: Trust is at the heart of a strong relationship.

Use "at the heart of" for a central idea or quality; "in the heart of" usually describes a central location.

Build it

How it fits in a sentence.

the heart ofnoun; at the heart ofnoun; in the heart ofplace

Your turn: say it out loud

Trust is at the heart of any close friendship.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

the heart of something

the central or most important part

“Trust is at the heart of any close friendship.”

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