What is the meaning of heart-to-heart?

noun

  • An intimate talk in private.
    • usage: "he took me aside for a little heart-to-heart"

adjective

  • Openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness.
    • usage: "his candid eyes"; "an open and trusting nature"; "a heart-to-heart talk"
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