touch a nerve

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English - Turkish
(deyim) Hassas bir konuya/noktaya değinmek
English - English
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

The president's supporters . . . are trying to exert greater control over universities, touching a nerve among an increasingly defiant student movement.

(deyim) Refer to a sensitive topic
touch a nerve

    Turkish pronunciation

    tʌç ı nırv

    Pronunciation

    /ˈtəʧ ə ˈnərv/ /ˈtʌʧ ə ˈnɜrv/

    Etymology

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