bedsore /'bedsɔ:/word of praise is equal to ointment on a sore Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
a sight for sore eyes
sight for sore eyes
sore loser
stick out like a sore thumb
touch a sore spot
Idiom(s): touch a sore spot AND touch a sore pointTheme: SENSITIVE
to refer to a sensitive matter that will upset someone.
• I seem to have touched a sore spot. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.
• When you talk to him, avoid talking about money. It's best not to touch a sore point if possible.
touch a sore point
Idiom(s): touch a sore spot AND touch a sore pointTheme: SENSITIVE
to refer to a sensitive matter that will upset someone.
• I seem to have touched a sore spot. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.
• When you talk to him, avoid talking about money. It's best not to touch a sore point if possible.
Like a bear with a sore head
(UK) If someone's like a bear with a sore head, they complain a lot and are unhappy about something.Open old sores
When a sore is almost healed, and if a person rips or tears it open, it is way of preventing the healing process and further aggravating the pain. This phrase, metaphorically suggests, to revive or reopen a quarrel or enmity which was almost forgotten.sight for sore eyes|eyes|sight|sore|sore eyes
n. phr., informal A welcome sight. After our long, dusty hike, the pond was a sight for sore eyes. "Jack! You're a sight for sore eyes!"sore spot|point|sore|sore point|spot
n. A weak or sensitive part; a subject or thing about which someone becomes angry or upset easily. Don't ask Uncle John why his business failed; it's a sore spot with him.Compare: WHERE THE SHOE PINCHES.
a chat of acclaim is according to balm on a sore
proverb Acclaim has a booze or healing affection to it. Your criticism is not activity to advice him to feel bigger while he's so down. A chat of acclaim is according to balm on a sore, you know.Learn more: equal, of, ointment, on, praise, sore, word
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