| Word | Rub it in |
|---|---|
| Description | 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] International English |
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