Losing the game was bad, but his comments added salt in the wound.
salt in the wound
idiomSomething that increases someone's pain.
She already felt terrible about failing the test, so his criticism was just salt in the wound.
The company's decision to fire him on his birthday served as salt in the wound after he had already lost his promotion.
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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 salt in someone's wounds
To make a painful situation even worse (even with the best of intentions).
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rub salt in the wound
To aggravate or exacerbate a physical or emotional injury.
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salt away
To save or preserve (especially money) for future use.