tug at the heart
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
I blame a script that forces laughs and plays too deep in sophomoric waters while attempting to tug at the heart strings rather than let her take comedic control.
From Washington Times • Jul. 28, 2016
They have put a man on a 10-ft. board, spun it around at various speeds up to 90 r.p.m. to simulate a tug at the heart as high as 4 Gs.
From Time Magazine Archive
These things tug at the heart of a sea-lover.
From Cornwall by Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith)
But as he looked at his friend, all the supple strength stricken out of him, weak and helpless as a sick child, he felt a queer tug at the heart.
From Man Size by Raine, William MacLeod
But your card gave me a little tug at the heart.
From The Sowers by Merriman, Henry Seton
