plays on someone's heartstrings

A form of play on someone's heartstrings — To produce a strong emotional effect on someone, especially of compassion, love or sadness.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of play on someone's heartstrings
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