hit (someone) where it hurts
成語所屬單字hurt
hit (someone) where it hurts — 慣用語
1. to affect someone in the most sensitive or vulnerable area, often their finances
1.慣用語
釋義
擊中要害；戳到痛處
to affect someone in the most sensitive or vulnerable area, often their finances or emotions.
例句
The new tax policy hit small business owners right where it hurts — their profits.
If you want to get back at him, hit him where it hurts and stop talking to him.