to cut somebody to the quick

Definice a Význam "cut somebody to the quick"

to cut somebody to the quick
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to do or say something that is hurtful to someone and makes them undergo deep distress

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Her thoughtless remark always cuts him to the quick.
She was cut to the quick by his accusation.
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