mettre son doigt sur la plaie

Meaning: Identifying the exact problem or sensitive issue in a situation.

Language: French

Literally: to put one's finger on the wound

Category: Body & Senses

Origin: Medical metaphor of locating and identifying an injury.

More idioms — Body & Senses

faire ses dents — A baby is teething and developing their first teeth.
avoir le compas dans l'oeil — Having excellent judgment of distance, measurement, or proportion.
avoir les pieds qui démangent — Wanting to travel or move to a different place.
avoir une peur bleue — Being terrified or extremely frightened of something.
avoir des étoiles dans les yeux — Being dreamy, hopeful, or enchanted by romantic ideals.
avere un diavolo per capello — Be extremely angry or agitated, ready to argue with anyone about anything.

avoir un poisson d'avril — Being fooled by a prank or hoax on April 1st.
être une girouette — Being inconsistent, constantly changing opinions or allegiances.
faire la soupe à la grimace — Complaining or grumbling about something constantly.
être aux petits soins — Receiving attentive, careful treatment and consideration from someone.
montrer les dents — Displaying aggression, defiance, or readiness to fight.
avoir les yeux plus gros que le ventre — Taking more food than one can actually eat; wanting too much.

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