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French
Etymology
Literally, “to flick the knife in the wound”.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ʁə.mɥe l(ə) ku.to dɑ̃ la plɛ/
Verb
remuer le couteau dans la plaie
- (figuratively) to twist the knife, to rub salt in the wound
- Synonym: appuyer là où ça fait mal
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