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
Pharamond-Literature, French (Rare)
MeintjeMIEN-tyəDutch
Mina (2)-Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil
Fahim-Arabic
Euthymia-Ancient Greek
EuclidYOO-klid (English)Ancient Greek (Anglicized)