Definition
To say or do something that deeply upsets or offends someone, targeting their vulnerabilities or insecurities.
刺痛处
In the debate, she knew attacking his academic background would hit him where it hurts, so she chose that point.
在辩论中，她知道攻击他的学术背景会触及他的痛处，所以她选择了这一点。
He knew talking about her family issues would hit her where it hurts, but he couldn't help himself.
他知道谈论她的家庭问题会触及她的痛处，但他忍不住。
When he criticized her artwork, he knew he hit her where it hurts because she was very proud of it.
当他批评她的艺术作品时，他知道触及了她的痛处，因为她对此非常自豪。