دیکشنری آنلاین تحلیلگران ( معنی فارسی sore point )

sore point

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sore point noun [C usually singular]
a subject that someone prefers not to talk about because it makes them angry or embarrassed:

"So how are your job applications going?" "Oh, it's a bit of a sore point, I'm afraid."

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Idioms

sore point
a subject which someone would prefer not to talk about because it makes them angry or embarrassed.

I tried not to make any reference to Mike's drinking habits - I know it's a sore point with Kay at the moment.
(often + with)

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sore point
{n.} A weak or sensitive part; a subject or thing about which someone becomes angry or upset easily.

Don't ask Uncle John why his business failed; it's a sore spot with him.
Compare: WHERE THE SHOE PINCHES.

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