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Meaning of play on someone's heartstrings | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To produce strong emotions of sadness or pity in someone.

idiomatic

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.

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