heartstrings

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈhɑːrtstrɪŋz/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈhɑrtˌstrɪŋz/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(härt′stringz′)

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play on the heartstrings,
play on your heartstrings v expr		 figurative (sentiment, emotion) (figurado)tocar la fibra sensible expr
 When my toddler begs "Please, Mummy!" it plays on my heartstrings.
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