cut to the quick

短语

词形变化

cuts to the quick 三单 cuts to the quick cutting to the quick cutting to the quick 现在分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To hurt a person deeply, especially emotionally.

    比喻 及物
  2. 2.

    To incisively discuss the underlying sensitive or unpleasant root of a given topic.

    比喻
  3. 3.

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cut, quick.