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a sore point

a sore point/spot

a subject which someone would prefer not to talk about because it makes them angry or embarrassed (often + with ) I tried not to make any reference to Mike's drinking habits - I know it's a sore point with Kay at the moment.
See also: point, sore

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GillesZHEELFrench
AilbheAL-va Irish
CyndiSIN-deeEnglish
Danettedə-NETEnglish
JordÃO-Portuguese
Massimomahs-SEE-moItalian
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