a man, woman, etc. after your own heart

a man after (one's) own heart

A man admired by another because of perceived similarities. I knew he was a man after my own heart when I heard he rescued that puppy.See also: after, heart, man, own

a woman after (one's) own heart

A woman admired by another because of perceived similarities. I knew she was a woman after my own heart when I heard she rescued that puppy.See also: after, heart, own, woman

a man, woman, etc. after your own ˈheart

a person you particularly like because they have the same interests, opinions, etc. as you: You love football too? Then you’re a man after my own heart!See also: after, heart, own