after\ one's\ own\ heart

after\ one's\ own\ heart
adj. phr. informal
Well liked because of agreeing with your own feelings, interests, and ideas; to your liking-agreeable. Used after "man" or some similar word.

He likes baseball and good food; he is a man after my own heart.

Thanks for agreeing with me about the class party; you're a girl after my own heart.

Compare: see eye to eye

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