cut (someone) to the quick

US /kʌt ˈsʌm.wʌn tu ðə kwɪk/
UK /kʌt ˈsʌm.wʌn tu ðə kwɪk/
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atingir profundamente, ferir os sentimentos

to deeply hurt someone's feelings

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Her harsh words cut him to the quick.
As palavras duras dela o atingiram profundamente.
The criticism cut her to the quick, even though she tried not to show it.
A crítica a atingiu profundamente, embora ela tentasse não demonstrar.