sore spot



sore spot

A topic that makes one angry or uncomfortable. Whatever you do, don't mention his ex-wife—his divorce is really a sore spot with him.
See also: sore, spot

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
LÉOntine-French
Hermogenes-Ancient Greek
MaxwellMAKS-welEnglish
Carter['ka:tə]
Ben (2)BENDutch
Lowell['ləuəl]