How to Pronounce "touch a sore point"
expression
ˈtətʃ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɔɹ/ /ˈpɔɪnt
TUHCH uh SAWR POYNT
tˈʌtʃ/ /æɪ/ /sˈɔː/ /pˈɔɪnt
TUCH uh SAW POYNT
Definition
To mention a topic that makes someone feel upset, uncomfortable, or sensitive, often because it is a problem for them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtətʃ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɔɹ/ /ˈpɔɪnt
British English
tˈʌtʃ/ /æɪ/ /sˈɔː/ /pˈɔɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUHCH uh SAWR POYNT
UK
TUCH uh SAW POYNT
Listen in Context
I didn't mean to touch a sore point when I mentioned your old job.
Talking about her family always seems to touch a sore point.
Be careful not to touch a sore point during the meeting.
Uh oh, did I just touch a sore point with that joke?