hit a nerve
US /hɪt ə nɝv/
・UK /hɪt ə ˈnɜ:v/
B2
idm.To say something that causes an emotional reaction.
His comment hit a nerve and upset her deeply.
Video subtitles
Teens React to Nicki Minaj - Anaconda
- Ouch, that hit a nerve.
Ouch, that hit a nerve.
London pianist confronted by Chinese mob for playing public piano
- What's it's really hit a nerve.
What's it's really hit a nerve.