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■ rub inv. t. + avv.incorporare; far penetrare ( strofinando): Rub in the butter using your fingertips, incorporate bene il burro usando la punta delle dita; Rub the ointment in well, sfrega bene per far penetrare l'unguento □ (fam. fig.) to rub it in, girare il coltello nella piaga (fig.) □ (fam.) to rub sb. 's nose in it, sbatter qc. in faccia a q.: I know I was wrong; but you needn't rub my nose in it, so d'aver avuto torto; ma non c'è bisogno che tu me lo sbatta in faccia □ (fig.) to rub salt in a wound, mettere sale sulle ferite; girare il coltello nella piaga.
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