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play on someone's heartstrings

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To produce strong emotions of sadness or pity in someone.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Polskiflecić

Examples

“I love⟳ you more each day I love⟳ the music you play⟳ on my heartstrings I feel⟳ you in every way Reach⟳ for touch⟳, you play⟳ on my heartstrings”
““Why can't you just tell⟳ me? You're my only friend.” My words play⟳ on her heartstrings like⟳ I hoped they would, because her features soften.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

play one against another play one's cards right play one's cards well play one's guts out play one's hand right play one's part

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