How to Pronounce "touch a sore spot"
expression
TUHCH uh SAWR SPAHT
TUCH uh SAW SPOT
Definition
To mention or bring up a topic that makes someone uncomfortable, upset, or sensitive because it is a personal or emotional issue.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtətʃ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɔɹ/ /ˈspɑt
British English
tˈʌtʃ/ /æɪ/ /sˈɔː/ /spˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUHCH uh SAWR SPAHT
UK
TUCH uh SAW SPOT
Listen in Context
I'm sorry if I touched a sore spot by asking about your job.
You really touched a sore spot when you mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
The teacher touched a sore spot by talking about the recent test results.
Let's change the subject—I think we've touched a sore spot.