Adding Insult to Injury

Definition: This phrase is used to express the act of exacerbating a bad situation by making it worse.

Usage:

• Noun: The addition of an insult after causing harm to someone.
• Verb: To worsen a situation by humiliating or mocking someone.

Examples:

1. After accidentally breaking her friend's vase, Jane apologized but then accidentally stepped on her friend's foot, adding insult to injury.
2. The team had lost the match, and the coach's harsh criticism added insult to injury.

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