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add insult to injuryTo further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.Rate it:

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alicui ignominiam inurereto inflict an indignity upon, insult a person.Rate it:

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aliquem ignominia afficere, notareto inflict an indignity upon, insult a person.Rate it:

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an insult to one is an insult to allWhen individuals are insulted based on their characteristics, that insult also applies to everybody who shares them.Rate it:

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auctoritati, dignitati alicuius illudereto insult a person's dignity.Rate it:

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backhanded complimentan insult disguised as a compliment; a compliment which can be interpreted as an insult.Rate it:

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boire (essuyer or avaler) un affrontTo pocket an insult.Rate it:

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Chinese complimentA pretense of deference; a veiled or subtle insult.Rate it:

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contumelia aliquem afficereto insult some one.Rate it:

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cut downTo insult, to belittle.Rate it:

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flick offTo insult by showing them the back of one's fist with the middle finger extended.Rate it:

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get one's shine boxUsed as an insult.Rate it:

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give the lieto respond to an insult, accusation, or falsehood by saying the offender is lying, particularly in the context of provoking a challenge to a duelRate it:

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I know you are but what am IAssertion that an insult made by the party to whom the phrase is directed is actually true of that party, and not of the person using the phrase. Usually considered to be a playground taunt.Rate it:

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iniuria lacessere aliquemto provoke a person by a gratuitous insult.Rate it:

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iniurias persequi (Verr. 2. 3. 9)to avenge an insult.Rate it:

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j't'ai casséEmphasising a successfully delivered insult; gotcha, zing.Rate it:

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kick in the teethA humiliating insult or instance of bad treatment, especially when one is expecting friendship or in need of support; a sudden and unexpected setback; a strong rebuff.Rate it:

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kill with kindnessheaping generosity, compassion, or excessive favor on someone -usually in response to an insult- to bring them discomfort; to overwhelm with overindulgenceRate it:

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make yourself prettyimprove the way you look i.e. get dressed (especially in something nicer than what you are already wearing), put on makeup, brush your hair, brush your teeth, etc; connotes that you are not pretty enough at this moment and that you should improve the way you look; an insult sometimes used intentionally (or unintentionally) to make someone feel inferiorRate it:

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parting shotAn insult or barbed comment issued as the speaker departs or the conversation comes to an end.Rate it:

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PIEFACEA nickname, quip, reference to children and youth; A mild insult to 'KIDS' "You're a PIEFACE", "SHUT-UP, KID!"Rate it:

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put downTo insult, belittle, or demean.Rate it:

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put somebody in his placeTo bring somebody down; to humble or insult.Rate it:

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rub it inTo add insult to injury; to emphasize one's strengths or another's weaknesses in a manner that degrades another.Rate it:

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shots firedUsed as an indication of or response to an insult, often to the point of starting a fight or argument.Rate it:

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slap in the faceSomething unexpectedly said or done which causes shock or offense; an insult, rebuke, or rebuff.Rate it:

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slobA term used to insult a lazy, obese person.Rate it:

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snap someone's head offTo suddenly and sharply rebuke or insult a person, especially in response to a harmless remark.Rate it:

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tick off!Aggravate, irritate, disturb, rankle, rub, assail, insult an individual.Rate it:

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tough as a tissueThe phrase refers to a person or physical form being as tough as a tissue. Tissues not being at all resistant to items such as wind or someone lifting it then it isn’t so tough is it? Mostly used as an insult.Rate it:

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up your nose with a rubber hoseA derisive insult.Rate it:

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你媽的A profane phrase used at times of anger or frustration. Often an insult to the addressee.Rate it:

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求心理陰影面積to “calculate the psychological shaded area”, i.e. to evaluate how hurt someone is from an emotional insult / he or she must find this so hurtful or embarrassingRate it:

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