hurt+the+feelings+of
131close to the bone — same as ↑near the bone (see below). • • • Main Entry: ↑bone * * * close to the bone phrase telling the truth about a subject that people prefer not to think about, in a way that may offend or upset people His comments about racism may be too… …
132cut to the quick — If someone s cut to the quick by something, they are very hurt and upset indeed. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If you cut someone to the quick, you hurt their feelings or offend them deeply. Alan was cut to the quick when Joe… …
