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den Nerv treffen

to hit a sensitive or crucial point

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Noun
Nerv m.
Verb
treffen
Topic
Körper und Gesundheit

In a sentence

Mit seiner Bemerkung traf der Kritiker genau den Nerv der Zeit.

How it is used

Means to hit a sensitive or crucial point. Neutral/idiomatic register. Use in an argument: 'Mit ihrer Bemerkung traf sie den Nerv der Diskussion.' Common mistake: using it for physical touch; it's metaphorical.

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