rub (one's) nose in (something)
rub (one's) nose in (something)
To remind one of some failure or wrongdoing. Often phrased as "rub (one's) nose in it." Rather than rubbing these ex-convicts' noses in their past misdeeds, we should be creating opportunities for them to help them find a better, more productive life. Whenever I make a mistake, my obnoxious co-worker is always eager to rub my nose in it.
See also: nose, rub
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
rub someone’s nose in something
tv. to remind someone of something constantly; to make a big issue about someone’s mistake. (From the practice of training a puppy by rubbing its nose in the messes it makes.) So I made a mistake! I wish you’d stop rubbing my nose in it.
See also: nose, rub, something
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
rub (someone's) nose in
Slang To bring repeatedly and forcefully to another's attention.
See also: nose, rub
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- rub nose in
- rub someone’s nose in something
- rubbing
- drag (something) in(to) (something)
- drag in
- get what (one) deserves
- get what you deserve
- carry the can
- strike fear into (one's) heart
- strike terror into (one's) heart