English Explanatory Dictionary

cut to the quick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To hurt a person deeply, especially emotionally.
  2. To incisively discuss the underlying sensitive or unpleasant root of a given topic.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cut, quick.

Word forms

cut to the quick cuts to the quick cutting to the quick

Related words

cut to the chase words cut deep
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