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Rub it in Meaning in English

expression

ˈɹəb/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
RUB-it-in
ɹˈʌb/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɪn
rub-IT-IN

释义

To remind someone of something embarrassing, bad, or disappointing to make them feel worse, especially when it's unnecessary or unkind.

用法与细微差别

Informal and sometimes playful but can be hurtful. Commonly used when talking about past failures, losses, or mistakes; often used as "Don't rub it in" to ask someone to stop mentioning your misfortune. Usually used when the reminder feels unnecessary or excessive.

例句

I know I made a mistake—please don't rub it in.

basic

He lost the game, so let's not rub it in.

basic

Stop rubbing it in about my bad grade.

basic

Okay, you won—no need to rub it in all night.

natural

"You forgot your keys again?" "Come on, don't rub it in!"

natural

She loves to rub it in whenever I lose at chess.

natural