| 词组 | rub someone's nose in something |
| 释义 | rub someone's nose in something Theme: PUNISHMENT tr. 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.Rubbing my nose in it is not going to correct the mistake. rub (one's) nose in itTo 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. rub someone's nose in something (or rub it in)emphatically or repeatedly draw someone's attention to an embarrassing or painful fact. informalThis expression comes from the mistaken belief that the way to house-train a puppy or kitten is to rub their noses in their faeces or urine if they have made a mess indoors. 1963 P. M. Hubbard Flush as May I'm sorry. I've said I'm sorry…Don't rub my nose in it. |
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