cut/sting/pierce somebody to the quickUPSETif a remark or criticism cuts you to the quick, it makes you feel extremely upset 〔言语或批评〕刺痛某人,深深伤害某人 She was cut to the quick by the accusation. 这样的指控使她深受伤害。
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