play on someone's heartstrings
verbDefinitions
To produce strong emotions of sadness or pity in someone.
- 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.
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