sore point, a
sore point
A topic that makes one angry or uncomfortable. Whatever you do, don't mention his ex-wife—his divorce is really a sore point with him.
See also: point, sore
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
sore point, a
A sensitive or annoying issue, as in Don't mention diets to Elsie; it's a sore point with her. This idiom was first recorded as a sore place in 1690.
See also: sore
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- a sore point
- sore point
- you've got a point there
- come to the point
- come to the point and get to the point
- come/get to the point
- get to the point
- get to the point, to
- all over but the shouting
- it's all over but the shouting