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(idiomatic) To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an already unfavourable situation.

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add insult to injury

Source Word

add insult to injury

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an already unfavourable situation.

Japanese Meaning

痛いところに追い打ちをかける、既に悪い状況をさらに悪化させる。

His comment will only add insult to injury to her already bruised ego.

彼の発言は、すでに傷ついている彼女の自尊心にさらに追い打ちをかけるだけだ。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an already unfavourable situation.

adds insult to injury

（ present singular third-person ）

adding insult to injury

（ participle present ）

added insult to injury

（ participle past ）

added insult to injury

（ past ）