Catch/touch somebody on the raw In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "catch/touch somebody on the raw", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-10-05 05:10

Meaning of Catch/touch somebody on the raw

Catch/touch somebody on the raw British informal verb phrase mainly UK

To do or say anything that makes someone furious, upset, or self-conscious ( particularly a sensitive issue).

I accidentally caught Nat on the raw by mentioning her formal husband, which made her angry with me.

Jane touched Mark on the raw when criticizing his drawings.

You should apologize Jenny because of touching her on the raw when talking about the father's death.

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Grammar and Usage of Catch/touch somebody on the raw

Verb Forms

  • to catch/touch somebody on the raw
  • catches/touches somebody on the raw
  • catching/touching somebody on the raw
  • caught/touched somebody on the raw

The verb "catch" and "touch" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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