hoist by one's own petard »
To be hurt, or destroyed by one's own plot or device, of one's own doing which one intended for another; to be "blown up by one's own bomb".
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hurt someone's feelings »
To offend or hurt someone.
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once bitten, twice shy »
One is cautious in the future if one has been hurt in the past.
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pound of flesh »
Something which is owed and which will be hurtful or difficult to provide; a debt owed to someone who is merciless and demanding.
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sticks and stones »
Evocative of the saying "sticks and stones may (or will) break my bones, but words (or names) will never hurt (or harm) me".1957, Brendan Gill, The Day the Money Stopped
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tail between one's legs »
A reaction to a confrontation, specifically one with excessive shame and hurt pride.
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