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Rub it in

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Emotional Impact

This phrase can hurt feelings by highlighting someone's misfortune or failures.

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After losing the game, having the victory constantly mentioned really rubbed it in.
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Conversational Context

Used among friends or acquaintances to point out they're being irritating by overemphasizing.

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Okay, I get it, I was wrong - don't rub it in.
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Informality

The phrase is casual and may not be suitable for formal or professional settings.

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In a business meeting, instead of saying 'don't rub it in,' you might say, 'Let's not dwell on the past.'
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