I like to rub it in. You deserve it!
•Why do you have to rub in everything I do wrong?
; 2. rub something into somethingDictionary of American idioms. 2013.
rub something in — ˌrub it ˈin | ˌrub sth ˈin derived no passive to keep reminding sb of sth they feel embarrassed about and want to forget • I know I was stupid; you don t have to rub it in. Main entry: ↑rub … Useful english dictionary
rub something up — POLISH, buff up, burnish, shine, wax; clean, wipe. → rub * * * polish a metal or leather object … Useful english dictionary
rub something off something — ˌrub sthˈoff (sth) | ˌrub ˈoff derived to remove sth or to be removed by rubbing • She rubbed off the dead skin. • The gold colouring had begun to rub off. • (BrE) … Useful english dictionary
rub something off — ˌrub sthˈoff (sth) | ˌrub ˈoff derived to remove sth or to be removed by rubbing • She rubbed off the dead skin. • The gold colouring had begun to rub off. • (BrE) … Useful english dictionary
rub something out — ERASE, delete, remove, efface, obliterate, expunge. → rub * * * erase pencil marks with an eraser * * * ˌrub sthˈout derived (BrE) (also erase … Useful english dictionary
rub something down — dry, smooth, or clean something by rubbing. → rub … English new terms dictionary
rub something in/into/through — blend or mix ingredients together using a rubbing action: → rub … English new terms dictionary
rub something out — chiefly Brit. erase pencil marks with a rubber. → rub … English new terms dictionary
rub something out — they promise to rub out your bad credit history Syn: erase, delete, remove, efface, obliterate, expunge … Thesaurus of popular words
rub something down — CLEAN, sponge, wash; groom. → rub … Useful english dictionary
rub something down — Jake and Pauline are in the stable, rubbing down the horses Syn: clean, sponge, wash; groom … Thesaurus of popular words
