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Pile on the agony/gloom

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Emphasizing sadnessPlay
Use it when someone keeps mentioning events or details that add to a feeling of sadness. SlideAfter the breakup, her friends kept piling on the gloom with their own sad stories.
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Negative reinforcementPlay
It's used to describe making a situation feel worse by continuous negative comments. SlideHe lost his job, and his colleagues piled on the gloom talking about the tough job market.
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Avoid in comfortPlay
Avoid using this phrase when trying to comfort someone as it can make you seem insensitive. SlideWhen she started to cry, I knew it was time to stop piling on the gloom.