Meaning of on the raw | Babel Free
Definitions
On exposed flesh; (chiefly figuratively), in such a way as to affect someone deeply or in a sensitive area.
not-comparable
Examples
“He was developing a sense⟳ of humour, and found that he had a knack of saying bitter things, which caught people on the raw […].”
“What got 'im on the raw was Tommy Hogarth going against 'im in that business.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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