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.
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- 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.
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- "The Cove" definitely hit a nerve.
"The Cove" definitely hit a nerve.
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- And that hit a nerve.
And that hit a nerve.
PBS News Hour full episode, Aug. 26, 2026
- It's definitely hit a nerve to look there every time I come.
It's definitely hit a nerve to look there every time I come.
TVB News at 7:30｜7 OCT 2026｜HONG KONG English Latest NEWS｜
- The mention of the two Californian cities hit a nerve with many, including Democratic candidate for California Governor Hapio Becerra, who says current state leadership failed to stand up and condemn what Trump said.
The mention of the two Californian cities hit a nerve with many, including Democratic candidate for California Governor Hapio Becerra, who says current state leadership failed to stand up and condemn what Trump said.