Do not rub it on my face meaning?
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Do not rub it on my face meaning?
I think you might be thinking of “don’t rub my face in it” – that’s a phrase that means someone is aware that they made a mistake, and want you to quit reminding them about it and shaming them over it.
What does rub it in mean?
rub it in in American English Slang. to keep on mentioning to someone his or her failure or mistake, often with some malice.
What does stop rubbing it in mean?
If someone rubs it in, they talk about something that embarrasses you, often a mistake that you made or something silly that you did. Okay, I lost all three matches. Don’t rub it in! 2. If someone rubs it in, they make you feel jealous by repeatedly telling you about something good that they own or a success of theirs.
What does it mean to rub it in on someone?
to make someone feel worse about something the person already feels embarrassed about: I know I shouldn’t have paid that much for the poster – don’t rub it in, OK?
Where does the phrase rub it in come from?
Rubbing it in originated in America; T. A. Burke used it in 1851 (Polly Peaseblossom’s Wedding): “When it comes to rubbin’ it in, I always . . . roars up.” Also related is the cliché to rub one’s nose in it, meaning to remind one of a humiliating error or experience.
What’s another word for in your face?
What is another word for in-your-face?
assertive | aggressive |
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determined | self-confident |
vigorous | strong-willed |
feisty | energetic |
strong | audacious |
What does rubbing on you mean?
(slang) To rub one’s body against another person as a form of sexual stimulation or flirting.
What does playing in my face mean?
: display or simulation of emotion by use of the muscles of the face (as in certain styles of acting)
Is in your face offensive?
slang rudely annoying someone: One of the managers is always in my face.