touch to the quick . touch to the quick {v. phr.} To hurt someone's feelings very deeply; offend. His remark about her lack of education touched her to the quick. Categories: add yours hurt {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment