where it hurts
Example Sentences
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But it is clear that China also wants to hit Japan where it hurts - its economy.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
Truly, the only thing getting swept in this series is the Dodgers’ aura of invincibility, as the Blue Jays did exactly what they needed to do by hitting them precisely where it hurts.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025
The backlash has already started to hit him where it hurts, as “Tesla Takedown” protests have turned his once edgy cars into pricey pariah boxes for toxic losers.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2025
The needling from Mr. Biden is designed to hit his opponent where it hurts, touching on everything from Mr. Trump’s hairstyle to his energy levels in court.
From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2024
I can see Shiloh wince and pull back on his leg where it hurts.
From "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
