Definition
To say or do something that deeply upsets or offends someone, targeting their vulnerabilities or insecurities.
刺痛處
In the debate, she knew attacking his academic background would hit him where it hurts, so she chose that point.
在辯論中，她知道攻擊他的學術背景會觸及他的痛處，所以她選擇了這一點。
He knew talking about her family issues would hit her where it hurts, but he couldn't help himself.
他知道談論她的家庭問題會觸及她的痛處，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.
當他批評她的藝術作品時，他知道觸及了她的痛處，因為她對此非常自豪。