raw nerve
raw nerve · raw nerves
Something about which one is uncomfortable or unconfident, which causes strong…Something about which one is uncomfortable or unconfident, which causes strong reaction when discussed or otherwise addressed.
» Tom sensed he'd hit a raw nerve.
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5 sentencesTom sensed he'd hit a raw nerve.
Tom sensed that he'd hit a raw nerve.
Did I touch a raw nerve?
ruЯ за живое задел? — sharptoothed
Meaning
1 sensesSomething about which one is uncomfortable or unconfident, which causes strong reaction when discussed or otherwise addressed.
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