Hurt deeply (3,2,3,5)
I believe the answer is:
cut to the quick
(Other definitions for cut to the quick that I've seen before include "Gravely offend" , "Mortally offend" , "Cause deep distress with hurtful remark" .)
I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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