to one's heart's content
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Meaning · English
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review.
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
tới bến
(adverb) to one's heart's content
Tiếng Việt
Near equivalent
thả cửa
(adverb) to one's heart's content
Tiếng Việt
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tha hồ
(verb) at will; to one's satisfaction; to get one's fill; to (do something) to one's heart's content
Tiếng Việt
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thoả thích
(adjective) to one's heart's content; at will
Tiếng Việt
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thả ga
(adverb) to one's heart's content
Tiếng Việt
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mặc tình
(adverb) to one's heart's content
Tiếng Việt
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thoả thuê
(adjective) to one's heart's content, at will
Tiếng Việt
Near equivalent
get one's fill
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
English · via tha hồ
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Common questions
What does “to one's heart's content” mean?
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “to one's heart's content” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“tới bến” (Tiếng Việt) — near equivalent.