Could you show us how to use "have one's heart set on something" in examples?
Is it natural if I say " I have my heart set on going to London to watch Olympic Games next year."?

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have your heart set on something = to want something very much 
She's got her heart set on dance lessons.

I have my heart set on + noun/gerund clause

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have one's heart set on sth. means: to be desiring and expecting something and to want sth. very much!

I have my heart set on looking for some friends on italki. 
Sam has his heart set on going to London to watch 2012 Olympic Games next year.

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It would be correct to say "I have my heart set on going to London to watch the Olympic games next year."  The phrase "have my heart set on something" means that you have a longing or a strong desire to do something.  

Other examples of using this phrase:

I was so sad when the storm arrived, for I had my heart set on having a picnic with my friend.
I have my heart set on making the basketball team.

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