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Meanings of hit a nerve in English

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Usage of hit a nerve in English
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The story hit a nerve and people talked about it a lot.
News.com.au
2
He said nothing, and she knew she'd hit a nerve in him.
The secret life of ceecee wilkes
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Just barely but enough for me to know I'd hit a nerve.
The brush-off: a hair-raising mystery
4
Pete chewed on his lip, and Bennett knew he'd hit a nerve.
In every heartbeat
5
Unless I did hit a nerve, and that's why your knee hurts-
Riding the storm
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It has hit a nerve among more conservative commentators who champion free speech.
News.com.au
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For some reason, the words and the touch hit a nerve.
Deadly little secrets
8
The needle must have hit a nerve and my whole body jolted back.
Thanks For The Memories… The Truth Has Set Me Free!
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Chant began to gasp, and Dowd-realizing he'd hit a nerve-leaned towards his victim.
Imajica: Complete Edition
10
Other flatbreads, too, have hit a nerve with amateur and professional bakers alike.
The bread lover's bread machine cookbook: a master baker's 300 f...
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When Harry heard about Lara's mother's horrible passing, it really hit a nerve.
News.com.au
12
Nothing solid that would lead me to believe I'd hit a nerve with anyone.
Deadly little secrets
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There have been previous discussions about misogyny online but this has hit a nerve.
The Guardian
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He had hit a nerve and, emotional terrorist that he was, he knew it.
Extracurricular activities
15
And yet something about Jimmy's words hit a nerve.
The passage
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I think this is the reason the shows are so popular and hit a nerve.
The Guardian
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