hit a raw nerve
US /hɪt ə rɔ nɜrv/
UK /hɪt ə rɔ nɜrv/
1.
menyentuh hati, menyentuh isu sensitif
to upset someone by referring to a sensitive topic
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His comment about her failed business really hit a raw nerve.
Komennya tentang perniagaan gagalnya benar-benar menyentuh hati.
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Be careful what you say; you might hit a raw nerve with him about his divorce.
Berhati-hati dengan apa yang anda katakan; anda mungkin menyentuh hati dia tentang perceraiannya.