Be etched on your heart/memory/mind Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight Indicates a deeply emotional and unforgettable experience or memory. His final words before leaving were etched on her mind. Pro Tip 2/3Lasting Impact Used when an event has a strong, enduring effect on someone. The day of the accident has been etched on my memory. Pro Tip 3/3Personal Significance Refers to something of great personal importance or significance. Her grandmother's advice is etched on her heart.