Meaning of the word "twist the knife (in the wound)" in English
What does "twist the knife (in the wound)" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
twist the knife (in the wound)
US /twɪst ðə naɪf ɪn ðə wuːnd/
UK /twɪst ðə naɪf ɪn ðə wuːnd/
Idiom
1.
to make a bad situation even worse for someone, especially by reminding them of their failures or weaknesses
Example:
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After he lost the game, his opponent decided to twist the knife by mocking his performance.
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She already felt terrible about her mistake, so his sarcastic comment just twisted the knife.
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