play on someone's heartstrings
/ple(j) ɔn ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈhɑːtstɹɪŋz/
to evoke strong emotions from someone.
“The movie played on her heartstrings during the climax.”Add to my deck
/ple(j) ɔn ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈhɑːtstɹɪŋz/
to evoke strong emotions from someone.
“The movie played on her heartstrings during the climax.”Add to my deck