shoulder to cry on

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Noun

shoulder to cry on (plural shoulders to cry on)

1. (idiomatic) Someone offering emotional support to another in distress.
   • 1989, Tommy Page (lyrics and music), “A Shoulder To Cry On”:

     And when you need a shoulder to cry on / When you need a friend to rely on / When the whole world is gone / You won't be alone, 'cause I'll be there / I'll be your shoulder to cry on