Meaning of raw nerve | Babel Free

Definitions

Something about which one is uncomfortable or unconfident, which causes strong reaction when discussed or otherwise addressed.

Examples

“When this last⟳ lover took off with all my power tools, I was outraged although I much wanted to act like⟳ it didn't matter⟳, and I have⟳ embarrassed everyone around me by complaining about the phone bill, etc. I know⟳ that I am definitely not supposed to talk⟳ about this in any article, which is why I am doing it. These are the raw nerves under our mistrust of one another. […] When I try⟳ to fight⟳ about money with over class [i.e. higher-class] lovers I've already lost and I know⟳ it.”

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