a shoulder to cry on

US /ə ˈʃoʊl.dər tu kraɪ ɑn/
UK /ə ˈʃoʊl.dər tu kraɪ ɑn/
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someone who listens sympathetically to your problems

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After her breakup, she really needed a shoulder to cry on.
My best friend is always there to offer me a shoulder to cry on.