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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