rub it in
Example Sentences
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“Don’t rub it in their faces,” says Robin Stilwell, a family therapist in Boynton Beach, Fla.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Just to rub it in, the fans then broke into a rousing version of their favorite team’s national anthem.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025
It’s also not unreasonable to wonder if the imminent crowning of a championship is the right moment to rub it in the loser’s — for both Reese and Clark.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2023
And to rub it in, they’re replacing “Dilbert” with “Peanuts: Oops All Franklin.”
From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2023
“I’m not going to rub it in her face.”
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
