English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "hurts me to" in English
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It hurts me to see someone taking advantage of her.
It means the speaker feels pain or anger when they see someone being exploited or treated unfairly.
From Duty Or Desire, Episode 36
When do people say this?
Scene Context
He is saying it upsets him to see someone being taken advantage of.
Usage Scenario
Use this to show concern and sympathy for someone being mistreated. It sounds emotional but not overly formal.
Better ways to say it
1
It hurts me to see someone taking advantage of her.
2
I hate seeing her taken advantage of.
3
It bothers me to see that happening to her.
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