meter o dedo na ferida

Portuguese

Meaning

to touch a sore spot, to rub salt in the wound

Example

Falar sobre a doença do filho dele é meter o dedo na ferida.

Talking about his son's illness is touching a sore spot.

Origin

John 20:27 offers a biblical comparison: Jesus invites Thomas to examine his wounds. The verse records the invitation, not Thomas actually touching them.

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Source: John 20:27.

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