cut to the quick

== English == === Verb === cut to the quick (third-person singular simple present cuts to the quick, present participle cutting to the quick, simple past and past participle cut to the quick) (transitive, figuratively) To hurt a person deeply, especially emotionally. (figuratively) To incisively discuss the underlying sensitive or unpleasant root of a given topic. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cut,‎ quick. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== cut to the chase words cut deep