play on heartstrings

play on someone's heartstrings

Fig. to attempt to get sympathy from someone. She is crying so she can play on your heartstrings and try to get you to take her home.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Chenda	-	Khmer
ŞEmsettİN	-	Turkish
Babington	['bæbiŋtən]
Kahina	-	Northern African, Berber
Nabu	-	Near Eastern Mythology
Corrie	['kɔri]