cut (someone) to the quick

Related to word: cut

Idiom

Definition

  1. To deeply and severely hurt someone's feelings.

    深刻刺痛,深刻刺伤

    • His friend's betrayal cut him to the quick.

      他朋友的背叛深深地伤害了他。

    • Her criticism of his work cut him to the quick.

      她对他工作的批评深深地伤害了他。

    • Her brother's comments about her appearance cut her to the quick.

      她哥哥对她外貌的评论深深地伤害了她。