Meaning of the word "rub in" in English
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rub in
US /rʌb ɪn/
UK /rʌb ɪn/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to apply a substance to a surface or skin with a circular or back-and-forth motion
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Rub in the lotion until it's fully absorbed.
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She rubbed in the cream gently.
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2.
to emphasize something unpleasant or embarrassing to someone, often repeatedly, to make them feel worse
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Don't rub it in that I lost the game.
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He kept rubbing in her mistake, making her feel even worse.
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