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sting (one) to the quick sting (one) to the quickTo deeply emotionally hurt or offend one. The comments stung me to the quick, but I remained composed and carried on with the lecture.See also: quick, stingstung to the quickDeeply emotionally hurt or offended. I was stung to the quick to learn that they called my dress tacky behind my back. The hostess, stung to the quick by her guests' words, locked herself in the bedroom upstairs.See also: quick, stung |