Is "hits" a gay term for men?

[Maloy]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #373 "English Slang Idioms (94)", question 1

"I asked her how her mom was doing and I must have hit a ......... unintentionally. She grimaced and was withdrawn for the rest of the night," Maxie said to Ellis.

(a) scar
(b) scab
(c) cut
(d) nerve

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #373 "English Slang Idioms (94)", answer 1

"I asked her how her mom was doing and I must have hit a nerve unintentionally. She grimaced and was withdrawn for the rest of the night," Maxie said to Ellis.

Correct answer: (d) nerve
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is "HITS" a gay term for men?

Maloy

[Mister Micawber]

I don't think so.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's