tug at somebody's heartstrings

US /tʌɡ æt ˈsʌm.bə.diz ˈhɑːrt.strɪŋz/
UK /tʌɡ æt ˈsʌm.bə.diz ˈhɑːrt.strɪŋz/
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琴線に触れる, 心を揺さぶる

to cause strong feelings of love or sympathy in someone

:
The story of the lost puppy really tugged at my heartstrings.
迷子の子犬の話は本当に私の琴線に触れた
Her sad eyes always tug at his heartstrings.
彼女の悲しい目はいつも彼の琴線に触れる