Heart-to-heart

Meaning:

When we have a heart-to-heart with someone we have a very honest and very direct conversation with that person. This one is often used if there is some problem with communication. Maybe you have some problem with a friend, and you feel that the problem could be resolved if the two of you had a good talk about it. In this situation you could talk about having a heart-to-heart. This is usually used with the verb "to have".

Example sentences:

1. We need to have a heart-to-heart.
2. I had a heart-to-heart with her.
3. They had a heart-to-heart.

Example dialogue:

Two friends are talking about a third friend.

A: Jimmy isn't talking to me.
B: Really? Why not? What's the problem?
A: I don't know. I'm not sure what the problem is.
B: Well, I think you guys need to sit down and have a heart-to-heart.

Practice:

Do you need to have a heart-to-heart with anyone?