Cut you to the quick
The phrase "cut you to the quick" is an idiomatic expression that means to deeply hurt or wound someone emotionally or mentally. It suggests that something said or done has touched the person's most vulnerable or sensitive point, causing intense pain or distress. The expression originates from the imagery of cutting through the outer layers and reaching the innermost, sensitive part of a person's being.
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