VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Shoulder to cry on

Meaning:

said about a person someone to whom you can tell your problems to and then ask for sympathy, emotional support and advice.

Examples:

  • Can you not find some other shoulder to cry on?
  • Being the shoulder to cry on is a power move.
  • And sooner or later everyone needs a shoulder to cry on.
  • You need a shoulder to cry on, go buy a goldfish.
  • Maybe he needs a shoulder to cry on.
  • Why would I need a shoulder to cry on?
  • Perhaps a female shoulder to cry on might come in handy.
  • Of being here whenever you need my shoulder to cry on.
  • I just need a shoulder to cry on.
  • If you need a shoulder to cry on, I've got two right here.