Phrasal Verb: Rub it in

Phrasal Verb: Rub it in


Meaning: Emphasise how bad a situation is to make someone feel worse

Example: Even though the minister had resigned, the press RUBBED IT IN by publishing more details of the scandal.

Notes:

- Separable [obligatory] Help

- International English

Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 8 phrasal verbs with 'RUB'

- Rub along
- Rub down
- Rub in
- Rub it in
- Rub off on
- Rub out
- Rub up against
- Rub up on

 

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