"raw nerve" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: raw nerves [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} raw nerve (plural raw nerves)
  1. Something about which one is uncomfortable or unconfident, which causes strong reaction when discussed or otherwise addressed.
    Sense id: en-raw_nerve-en-noun-bIcWadZq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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