tug at somebody's heartstrings
US /tʌɡ æt ˈsʌm.bə.diz ˈhɑːrt.strɪŋz/
UK /tʌɡ æt ˈsʌm.bə.diz ˈhɑːrt.strɪŋz/

1.
menyentuh hati, menggugah perasaan
to cause strong feelings of love or sympathy in someone
:
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The story of the lost puppy really tugged at my heartstrings.
Kisah anak anjing yang hilang itu benar-benar menyentuh hati saya.
•
Her sad eyes always tug at his heartstrings.
Mata sedihnya selalu menyentuh hatinya.