Examples:

• When Sarah criticized his parenting skills, it cut him to the quick, leaving him speechless.
• The harsh review of her book cut her to the quick, as she had poured her heart into writing it.
• Hearing her friend mock her dreams cut her to the quick, as she valued their support.
• His betrayal of her trust cut her to the quick, shattering their long-standing friendship.
• When he laughed at her ideas during the meeting, it cut her to the quick and made her doubt herself.
• The teacher's public scolding cut him to the quick, especially because he admired her.
• Realizing her sister had shared her secret cut her to the quick, as she thought she could confide in her.
• His father’s dismissive comment about his career choice cut him to the quick.
• The sarcastic tone in her best friend’s remark cut her to the quick, as it felt unusually cold.
• Being excluded from the family gathering cut him to the quick, as he longed to be included.
• The CEO's lack of acknowledgment for her contributions cut her to the quick, despite her hard work.
• When her husband forgot their anniversary, it cut her to the quick, making her feel unimportant.
• The coach’s unfair criticism cut him to the quick, as he had given his all during practice.
• Her son’s refusal to speak to her after the argument cut her to the quick, breaking her heart.
• Being mocked for her accent cut her to the quick, as she had always been self-conscious about it.
• When her boss accused her of being lazy, it cut her to the quick, as she worked overtime every week.
• Discovering her friends were gossiping about her behind her back cut her to the quick.
• His colleague’s rude dismissal of his idea cut him to the quick, making him feel undervalued.
• When her daughter said she hated her, it cut her to the quick, even though she knew it was said in anger.
• The harsh comment from her idol on social media cut her to the quick, leaving her devastated.