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Originally Posted by tdol It doesn't have to be undifferentiated tissue- you can bite your nails to the quick- it's living tissue. 'Quick' meant living- you will find old references to the quick and the dead. However, I think I will change the entry to add a greater degree of seriousness, so thanks for pointing that out.  |
Hi John and tdol.
I haven't seen the original debate referred to but i assume it's about the definition of 'cut to the quick'.
what it means to me is having an unexpected and painful experience, emotional or otherwise.
For example if a person that you thought was a friend said something very hurtful and uncalled for to/about yourself.
I always related the expression to overcutting someones nails by mistake..... and cutting into the quick.
This can be very painful as I know from experience.
F.