hit a raw nerve
US /hɪt ə rɔ nɜrv/
UK /hɪt ə rɔ nɜrv/
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觸及痛處, 觸動敏感神經
to upset someone by referring to a sensitive topic
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His comment about her failed business really hit a raw nerve.
他對她失敗的生意的評論真的觸及了痛處。
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Be careful what you say; you might hit a raw nerve with him about his divorce.
說話要小心；你可能會觸及他離婚的痛處。