rub salt in the wound
idiomTo aggravate or exacerbate a physical or emotional injury.
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Attic salt
Pointed and delicate wit.
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covenant of salt
A long-lasting agreement.
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not worth salt
Worthless.
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old salt
A seasoned sailor, especially one who is hardy and forthright in manner.
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put a band-aid on a bullet wound
To inadequately treat a serious situation.
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rub down
To rub from top to bottom, e.g. for cleaning, stripping paint or massage.
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rub elbows
To associate closely; to consort, mingle, or socialize.
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rub in
To make a point in an irritatingly emphatic manner.