idiom
shoulder to cry on
SHOHL-der too KRY on
ˈʃoʊldər tuː kraɪ ɒnListen
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Syllable breakdown
shouldertocryon
Dictionary meaning
A person who provides emotional support and comfort.
Examples
- When the deal fell through, she was grateful to have a colleague who could be a shoulder to cry on.
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