Phrase guide
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verb
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
An allusion to the sharp sensation felt when a dentist or surgeon physically disturbs an exposed nerve.
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
