hit somebody where it hurts

成語所屬單字hit

hit somebody where it hurts — 慣用語

1. To affect someone in the area where they are most vulnerable or sensitive.

1.慣用語
釋義

擊中要害

To affect someone in the area where they are most vulnerable or sensitive.

例句

The tax increase hit small business owners where it hurts.

His criticism hit her where it hurts — her pride.