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Definition of heartstrings noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

heartstrings

noun
 
/ˈhɑːtstrɪŋz/
 
/ˈhɑːrtstrɪŋz/
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pull, tug, etc. at somebody's heartstrings
  1. to cause strong feelings of love or sympathy in somebody
    • It's a sad story that really tugs at your heartstrings.
    Topics Feelingsc2
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