Meaning of 'Tug at the heartstrings'
What does the saying 'Tug at the heartstrings' mean?
Idiom: Tug at the heartstrings
Meaning:
f something tugs at the heartstrings, it makes you feel sad or sympathetic towards it.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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