How to pronounce “touch a nerve”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (idiomatic) To make a remark or perform a deed which produces a strong response, especially an emotional response such as anxiety or annoyance, because it calls to mind something which has been a source of concern or embarrassment.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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