Did I hit a sore spot?

touch (on) a sore spot
To evoke a strong and negative emotional reaction in someone; to do or say something that upsets someone in a deeply personal way.
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What is a touching spot?

Any circumscribed area of the skin that is particularly sensitive to touch or pressure; compare "cold spot", "hot spot".
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What does a sore subject mean?

phrase. DEFINITIONS1. something that makes you upset, angry, or embarrassed when someone mentions it. Don't mention her divorce – it's a bit of a sore point. Synonyms and related words.
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What causes a sore?

Sores have many causes. The type and severity of sore varies with the underlying cause. Common causes of sores include the herpes simplex virus (resulting in a cold or genital sore), allergic reactions, eczema, and chickenpox. Extended bed rest or use of a wheelchair may cause pressure sores.
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What does it mean to feel sore?

1 : very painful or sensitive : tender My muscles are sore from exercise. 2 : hurt or red and swollen so as to be or seem painful a sore throat. 3 : causing emotional distress a sore subject.
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What does touch a sore spot mean?

touch (on) a sore spot

To evoke a strong and negative emotional reaction in someone; to do or say something that upsets someone in a deeply personal way.
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What does having a soft spot mean?

Definition of soft spot

1 : a sentimental weakness : a strong liking for someone or something They both have a soft spot for puppies. [=like puppies very much] 2 : a vulnerable point a soft spot in the defense system. Synonyms More Example Sentences Learn More About soft spot.
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What does raw deal mean?

Definition of raw deal

: an instance of unfair treatment.
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What means aggravation?

Definition of aggravation

1 : an act or circumstance that intensifies something or makes something worse His interference was an aggravation of the situation. 2 : the act, action, or result of aggravating something or someone especially : an increasing in seriousness or severity aggravation of an injury.
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What is the difference between aggravation and exacerbation?

The Difference Between Exacerbation and Aggravation

In other words: Exacerbation means that, after some time to heal, your injury will return to its baseline condition. Aggravation means that your underlying condition is permanently worsened as a result of your injury.
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What is an example of aggravation?

She aggravated an old knee injury. They're afraid that we might aggravate an already bad situation. A headache can be aggravated by too much exercise. The symptoms were aggravated by drinking alcohol.
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What is aggravated disease?

Medtalk An ↑ in seriousness, intensity or severity of disease; worsening Vox populi An annoyance.
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What means to feel blue?

Today's Phrase

To feel blue means to feel sad. Examples: I don't want to go out. Since my boyfriend left me I've been feeling blue. Don't feel blue.
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What means skip town?

(informal) To abscond from one's place of residence suddenly, without warning. The suspect skipped town when he found out the police were going to raid his apartment.
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What is breaking the ice?

To remove the tension at a first meeting, at the opening of a party, etc.: “That joke really broke the ice at the conference; we all relaxed afterward.”
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Did I touch a soft spot?

A baby soft spot may feel scary to touch, but the membrane between the skin and the brain is actually pretty tough! So, you don't have to worry when you touch the area or give it a nice scrub when shampooing (especially important when your little has developed a case of cradle cap, right on top of the fontanelle!)
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How do you tell if a guy has a soft spot for you?

5 sneaky signs that someone has a crush on you
  1. They act differently around you than they do with other people. ...
  2. They'll make a point to be near you — even if they're not actually talking to you. ...
  3. They think you're really, really cool. ...
  4. They'll stare at you. ...
  5. They will try to keep the conversation going.
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What does it mean when a guy has a soft spot for a girl?

Having a soft spot for someone or something means that you are emotionally vulnerable around a certain someone or something. For example: He doesn't usually eat cheese, but he has a soft spot for pizza. This means, he will make an exception to his rule of not eating cheese for pizza.
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How sore is too sore?

How much pain is too much? If the pain you're experiencing prevents you from carrying out daily activities associated with living or working, then the exercise was too much. If the discomfort lasts for more than 72 hours, then the exercise was too much.
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What's the difference between pain and soreness?

The key thing to note when differentiating between soreness and pain is time. Natural soreness from physical activity has a much shorter duration of time- typically a few days. Soreness should last anywhere from one to three days, whereas pain may come on quickly while engaged in physical activity or shortly after.
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What is a lie bump?

Lie bumps are small red or white bumps that appear on the tongue. These bumps can be painful and uncomfortable. Even though they appear quickly, they also typically resolve in several days and often don't require treatment.
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Is it a cold sore or something else?

Cold sores typically begin as an itchy or painful area that turns into one or a group of small, painful blisters. Over time, they may weep, scab over, and finally heal. Angular cheilitis, on the other hand, begins as a patch of dry, irritated or cracked skin at one or both corners of the mouth.
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What is COVID tongue?

What are COVID tongue symptoms? In that same British study by the British Journal of Dermatology, the following symptoms were noted: Lingual papillitis (inflammation of the small bumps on the tongue's surface) Glossitis with indentations (swollen or inflamed tongue) Aphthous ulcers (mouth ulcers)
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