to hit a raw nerve

Definition und Bedeutung von „ hit a raw nerve“ im Englischen

to hit a raw nerve
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to mention or do something that causes someone to become upset or angry

IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal
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Beispiele
When she mentioned his ex-girlfriend, it struck a nerve and he became visibly upset.
The politician's controversial statement about taxes struck a nerve with the public.
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