touch a nerve

touch a nerve synonyms

touch a raw nerve compare touch a nerve and touch a raw nerve
strike a nerve compare touch a nerve and strike a nerve
hit a nerve compare touch a nerve and hit a nerve
cut to the quick compare touch a nerve and cut to the quick

touch a nerve definitions

verb

  • To make a remark or perform a deed which produces a strong response, especially an emotional response such as anxiety or annoyance, because it calls to mind something which has been a source of concern or embarrassment.