How to Pronounce "cut to the quick"
expression
ˈkət/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkwɪk
KUHT to the KWIK
kˈʌt/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /kwˈɪk
KUT too the KWIK
Definition
To deeply hurt or offend someone, especially emotionally or personally; to wound someone's feelings badly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkwɪk
British English
kˈʌt/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /kwˈɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHT to the KWIK
UK
KUT too the KWIK
Listen in Context
Her words cut to the quick and made him cry.
It cut to the quick when my friend forgot my birthday.
The criticism cut to the quick, and she was silent.
What you said really cut to the quick; I didn’t expect it from you.