one’s heart is cold —(also: have a cold heart) said of smb. devoid of sympathy or feeling:
- If a man forgets an anniversary or neglects to say “I love you,” it doesn’t necessarily mean his heart is cold.
warm someone’s heart—(also: warm someone’s blood) make a person feel eager or excited:
- Letters poured in upon her, and warmed her heart and stimulated her pen. She liked intelligent criticism and generous praise.