English Explanatory Dictionary

play on someone's heartstrings

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To produce strong emotions of sadness or pity in someone.

Word forms

play on someone's heartstrings plays on someone's heartstrings playing on someone's heartstrings played on someone's heartstrings

Synonyms

pull at someone's heartstrings tug at someone's heartstrings
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