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touch a nerve

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touch a (raw) nerve also hit a (raw) nerve
to cause an emotional reaction This film touched a nerve with many people who were already feeling very uneasy about the state of the world. Any talk of raising the cost of college tuition hits a raw nerve with students.
See also: nerve, touch
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Obviously in boxing you goad your opponents and try to touch a nerve.
Froch: Joe is one of best by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
From the evidence of recent rugby World Cup matches, other nations' anthems appear to touch a nerve with their players who seem visibly moved by them and sing them with passion.
Letter: Change our anthem by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
From the evidence of recent rugby World Cup matches, other nations' anthems appear to touch a nerve with their players who seem visibly moved by them and sing them with passion.
Letter: You say - Change the tune by Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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