touch (one) on the raw

To do or say something (such as mentioning a sensitive topic) that causes one to feel angry, agitated, or self-conscious; to touch a nerve. Primarily heard in UK. I accidentally touched Vanessa on the raw by mentioning her new haircut—apparently, she's really unhappy with it. Your column must have touched the mayor on the raw, because we've been served with a defamation lawsuit from his office. I could tell she was touching Jack on the raw when she brought up his former employer.See also: on, raw, touch

touch someone on the raw

upset someone by referring to a subject about which they are extremely sensitive.See also: on, raw, someone, touch

catch/touch somebody on the ˈraw

(British English) upset somebody by reminding them of something they are particularly sensitive about: She touched him on the raw by criticizing his driving.See also: catch, on, raw, somebody, touch

单词	touch (one) on the raw
释义	touch (one) on the raw touch (one) on the raw To do or say something (such as mentioning a sensitive topic) that causes one to feel angry, agitated, or self-conscious; to touch a nerve. Primarily heard in UK. I accidentally touched Vanessa on the raw by mentioning her new haircut—apparently, she's really unhappy with it. Your column must have touched the mayor on the raw, because we've been served with a defamation lawsuit from his office. I could tell she was touching Jack on the raw when she brought up his former employer.See also: on, raw, touch touch someone on the raw upset someone by referring to a subject about which they are extremely sensitive.See also: on, raw, someone, touch catch/touch somebody on the ˈraw (British English) upset somebody by reminding them of something they are particularly sensitive about: She touched him on the raw by criticizing his driving.See also: catch, on, raw, somebody, touch
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