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Add insult to injury

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This phrase often implies frustration or bitterness over the worsening of a situation. SlideAfter losing the match, the mocking by rival fans added insult to injury.
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Negative SituationsPlay
Use it when a bad situation is made worse by another negative event or remark. SlideThe rain was pouring, and to add insult to injury, the bus drove past me.
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Not LiteralPlay
It's a figurative expression and doesn't involve physical injury or real insults. SlideMy cake fell apart, and to add insult to injury, my mixer broke.