English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "touched the nerve didn't i" Mean?
Learn what "touched the nerve didn't i" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Rude
Firm
Joke
Touched the nerve, didn't I?
It means the speaker upset or exposed something sensitive and is mocking that reaction.
From Help! I’m Falling In Love With My Rude CEO, Episode 24
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone taunts another person after noticing they hit a sensitive topic.
Usage Scenario
Use this in arguments or teasing, when you know you hit a sensitive point. It can sound cruel or sarcastic.
Better ways to say it
1
Touched a nerve, didn't I?
2
I hit a nerve, didn't I?
3
That struck a nerve, didn't it?
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