close to the bone
US /kloʊs tə ðə boʊn/
UK /kləʊs tə ðə bəʊn/
成语
触及痛处, 伤人, 过于直接
a remark that is very close to the truth in a way that can be offensive or embarrassing
示例:
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His joke about her recent divorce was a bit close to the bone.
他关于她最近离婚的笑话有点触及痛处。
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The comedian's routine was funny, but some of his comments were a bit close to the bone.
这位喜剧演员的表演很有趣，但他的一些评论有点触及痛处。