A shoulder to cry on

phrase

Someone who listens to your troubles and offers comfort and support.

She was heartbroken over the breakup, and I tried to be a shoulder to cry on.
Visual representation of "a shoulder to cry on" - Someone who listens to your troubles and offers comfort and support

Often appears as...

  • need a shoulder to cry on
  • provide a shoulder to cry on

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Someone who listens to your troubles and offers comfort and support.

She was heartbroken over the breakup, and I tried to be a shoulder to cry on.
Visual representation of "a shoulder to cry on" - Someone who listens to your troubles and offers comfort and support

Often appears as...

  • need a shoulder to cry on
  • provide a shoulder to cry on

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "a shoulder to cry on"
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Emotional Support

The phrase signifies offering emotional comfort to someone who is upset.

Illustration for Emotional Support
After he lost his job, he just needed a shoulder to cry on.
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Metaphorical Use

The phrase is metaphorical; you don't actually cry on someone's shoulder.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Whenever I'm down, my dog becomes a shoulder to cry on, metaphorically speaking.
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Informal Expression

It's an informal expression, used more in personal conversations than formal settings.

Illustration for Informal Expression
Feel free to call me if you're ever in need of a shoulder to cry on.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Support

The phrase signifies offering emotional comfort to someone who is upset.

Illustration for Emotional Support
After he lost his job, he just needed a shoulder to cry on.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Metaphorical Use

The phrase is metaphorical; you don't actually cry on someone's shoulder.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Whenever I'm down, my dog becomes a shoulder to cry on, metaphorically speaking.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Expression

It's an informal expression, used more in personal conversations than formal settings.

Illustration for Informal Expression
Feel free to call me if you're ever in need of a shoulder to cry on.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Support

The phrase signifies offering emotional comfort to someone who is upset.

Illustration for Emotional Support
After he lost his job, he just needed a shoulder to cry on.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Metaphorical Use

The phrase is metaphorical; you don't actually cry on someone's shoulder.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Whenever I'm down, my dog becomes a shoulder to cry on, metaphorically speaking.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Expression

It's an informal expression, used more in personal conversations than formal settings.

Illustration for Informal Expression
Feel free to call me if you're ever in need of a shoulder to cry on.
Visual representation of the word "A shoulder to cry on"

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