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.
See also: heartstring, on, play

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KaetyKAY-teeEnglish (Rare)
Noemin-Biblical Greek
Jana (2)YAH-nahCroatian, Serbian
Letiziale-TEE-tsyahItalian
Naia-Basque
Feodora-Russian