raw nerve
Example Sentences
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Those in the know, then, are not surprised that US President Donald Trump - known for his unorthodox diplomacy - has touched a raw nerve in Delhi.
From BBC • May 12, 2025
Chatting with Park, 38, and Stella, 20, it’s clear how they are able to hit that raw nerve, in part because it feels like you are talking to two versions of the same person.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024
She attributed the movie’s widespread popularity to “having touched a raw nerve in the country.”
From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2023
This sentiment, fast resonating across India, has already touched a raw nerve.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2022
Throughout Ben’s life, he could walk up to a complete stranger, ask him a single question, and hit with remarkable accuracy the raw nerve.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
