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hit where it hurts

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hit somebody where it hurts (most)
to do something which will upset someone as much as possible She hit him where it hurt most - in his bank account. If you want to hit her where it really hurts, tell her she's putting on weight again.
See also: hit, hurt


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Det Insp Andy Bannister, from the West Midlands Financial Investigation Team, said: "In these days when the credit crunch is affecting us all, hard-working and honest people want to see those who live off the proceeds of crime punished and hit where it hurts.
Det Insp Andy Bannister, from the West Midlands Financial Investigation Team, said: "When the credit crunch is affecting us all, hardworking people want to see those who live off the proceeds of crime punished and hit where it hurts.
It costs council taxpayers hundreds of thousands of pounds to have our town centre, parks and back streets cleared every day because the minority that create this filth know there is little or no chance that they will be hit where it hurts - in their pockets.
 
 
 
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