touch a nerve ending

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Definition of touch a nerve ending in English Turkish dictionary

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touch a nerve

(deyim) Hassas bir konuya/noktaya değinmek

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Definition of touch a nerve ending in English English dictionary

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touch a nerve

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.

touch a nerve

(deyim) Refer to a sensitive topic

Hyphenation

touch a nerve end·ing

Turkish pronunciation

tʌç ı nırv endîng

Pronunciation

/ˈtəʧ ə ˈnərv ˈendəɴɢ/ /ˈtʌʧ ə ˈnɜrv ˈɛndɪŋ/