Instead of hiding from criticism, he chose to wear something as a badge of honor and turned every insult into proof of his resilience.

Anyone who wears something on one's sleeve is often admired for the honesty it shows, but is also vulnerable to criticism.

When she organized the community food drive after the storm, I was reminded that not all heroes wear capes.

In interviews, it's sometimes wise not to wear one's heart on one's sleeve, because employers might misinterpret strong emotions.

When the nation looked to him for answers after the crisis, he sighed, uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.

Despite running a busy repair shop, the cobbler always wears the worst shoes, which perfectly illustrates the old saying.

In that family, everyone wears one's heart on one's sleeve, so feelings are never hidden.

If one tends to wear one's heart upon one's sleeve, one may be perceived as overly emotional at work.

He spoke wearingly, as if the conversation had already exhausted him.