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Difference between Put one’s heart into something and Set one’s heart on something

put one’s heart into something—do smth. with enthusiasm:

  • As a lad, I couldn’t stick to anything—couldn’t seem to put my heart into any sort of work.

set one’s heart on something—wish for smth. strongly; be determined about smth.:

  • When once he’s set his heart on a thing he won’t rest till he gets it.