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who hurt you

Phrase CEFR C1

Definitions

A retort to a person who sounds unexpectedly bitter and defensive.

Examples

““Are you desperate for magic? Or are you desperate for company? How sad.” The witch-hunter looked at her with his stricken, sorrowful eyes. “Wow. Who hurt⟳ you?””

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

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