Chrysti The Wordsmith: Heart on the Sleeve

Greetings This is Christie the wordsmith from Montana State University in Bozeman. We English speakers are especially fond of our expressions which include the cardiac organ clichés such as heart of gold heart to heart. Home is where the heart is and Absence makes the heart grow fonder. These sayings reflect the traditional belief that the heart governs the emotions the intellect and even the memory. Have you ever learned something by heart. For that matter have you ever worn your heart on your sleeve non-sensical when interpreted literally. This expression describes the aspect of a romantic a committed lover or an emotional person. Shakespeare didn't invent this phrase but he was one of the first to record it and his tragedy old fellow. The story has the villain Iago proclaiming his feigned devotion to his master Othello Iago says. For when my outward action does demonstrate the native act and figure of my heart in compliment extern tis not long after but I will wear my heart upon my sleeve for DAWs to peck

at Shakespeare's line was referencing a custom of young man of the day to attach to their sleeves. Small gifts and tokens from their lovers. Thus advertising their affection. You've been listening to Christie the wordsmith this series is produced and recorded in the studios of T F am on the campus of Montana State University in Bozeman. Website for the series is wordsmith radio dot org. Good day verb of course. CHRISTIE The wordsmith is sponsored by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and Zoot enterprises a high tech firm in Bozeman Montana offering challenging careers and innovative solutions for the financial services industry. Pseud web dot com.