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world's smallest violin (humorous) A notional violin that plays tragic music for the afflicted; used in dismissive responses to complaints of woe.

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  1. world's smallest violin (humorous) A notional violin that plays tragic music for the afflicted; used in dismissive responses to complaints of woe.