Touch-a-nerve Definition

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.

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Origin of Touch-a-nerve

  • An allusion to the sharp sensation felt when a dentist or surgeon physically disturbs an exposed nerve.

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