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Definition rub in in American English

rub in phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to mix something such as butter or fat into another substance such as flour, using your fingers

Example

Place the flour in a bowl and rub in the butter.

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2

used to remind someone of something stupid or bad that they did

Example

OK, I lost, no need to rub it in!

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Definition rub in in American English