a shoulder to cry on

idiom

1
: a person who gives sympathy and support
She's always been a sympathetic shoulder to cry on.
2
: sympathy and support
He offered me a shoulder to cry on when my husband left me.

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By simply offering a shoulder to cry on, positive affirmations and prayers, and listening to their concerns, her ideals of compassion, care, and convenience are always accomplished. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025 On more than one occasion, male friends would offer Goudy a shoulder to cry on after a breakup only to disclose their own romantic feelings for her. Allie Volpe, Vox, 2 Dec. 2024 That eliminated the usual support group of friends who bring food and a shoulder to cry on during such an unimaginable tragedy. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2024 Others might need someone who will just listen, be a shoulder to cry on, or become an advisor. Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for a shoulder to cry on 

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“A shoulder to cry on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20shoulder%20to%20cry%20on. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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