shoulder\ to\ lean\ on

shoulder\ to\ lean\ on
• shoulder to cry on
• shoulder to lean on
n. phr.
A sympathetic person who is willing to listen to one's complaints and troubles.

When Ken left her, Donna needed a shoulder to lean on, and Bob was right there to fill the role.


Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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