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idiomtwist/turn the knife (in the wound)to say or do something that makes someone feel even more upset or embarrassed than they feel already:Louis did not hesitate to turn the knife in the wound by summoning his entire court to witness the Baumans' apology."Did you hear from Rob recently, then?" Amanda asked, twisting the knife a little. "Well, no," said Ellen, "that letter came in March."
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