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a sore point

a sore point
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ey sawr, sohr point]
    • /eɪ sɔr, soʊr pɔɪnt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ey sawr, sohr point]
    • /eɪ sɔr, soʊr pɔɪnt/

Definition of a sore point words

  • phrase a sore point If something is a sore point with someone, it is likely to make them angry or embarrassed if you try to discuss it. 3
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Parts of speech for A sore point

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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a sore point popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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