Phrasal Verbs With 'Rub It In'

We have 1 phrasal verb definition related to 'Rub It In'.

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:

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