rub in

rub in
[ʹrʌbʹın] phr v
1. 1) втирать

rub the ointment well in - хорошенько вотрите мазь

2) вбивать в голову, вдалбливать

the lesson needs to be rubbed in - этот урок надо вдолбить в голову

2. разг. подчёркивать (что-л. неприятное)

don't rub it in - не растравляйте рану

I know you are cleverer than I am, but you needn't rub it in - я знаю, что вы умнее меня, но вы не должны это постоянно подчёркивать

everyone has his failings but no one likes them to be rubbed in - у всех есть свои недостатки, но никто не любит, чтобы о них ему напоминали

to rub it /smb.'s nose/ in - ткнуть кого-л. носом; грубо напомнить какую-л. ошибку и т. п.

I know I've let you down, but don't rub it in before my friends - я знаю, что подвёл вас, но не надо срамить меня за это при знакомых


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