rub somebody's nose in it
rub (one's) nose in it
To remind one of one's failures or wrongdoings. 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 somebody’s ˈnose in it
(also rub it ˈin) (informal) continue reminding somebody about a mistake they have made or an unpleasant truth: She’s always rubbing my nose in it. She’s never forgiven me for not taking that job. I know I made the wrong decision, but there’s no need to rub it in, is there?See also: nose, rub
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- rub (one's) nose in it
- rub nose in it
- rub someone's nose in it
- rub someone's nose in something
- rubbing
- nose job
- take (something) on the nose
- take it on the nose
- poke one's nose into, to
- stuff up