what does i mean to wear your heart on your sleeve
How did the term wearing your heart on your sleeve originate? Answer . 'Wearing your heart on your sleeves' means instead of keeping a secret heart (loving one or others without communication) the person shows and communicates verballâ¦y to those around them how much they love and respect others thus, 'wearing your heart on your sleeve.'.   You do this by outwardly showing your emotions.