cut (someone) to the quick
US /kʌt ˈsʌm.wʌn tu ðə kwɪk/
UK /kʌt ˈsʌm.wʌn tu ðə kwɪk/
1.
to deeply hurt someone's feelings
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Her harsh words cut him to the quick.
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The criticism cut her to the quick, even though she tried not to show it.
to deeply hurt someone's feelings