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rub salt in the wound in German

rub salt in the wound in German is Salz in die Wunde streuen, den Finger in die Wunde legen.

rub salt in the wound in German

Salz in die Wunde streuen
verb
(idiomatic) To aggravate or exacerbate a physical or emotional injury.
den Finger in die Wunde legen
verb
(idiomatic) To aggravate or exacerbate a physical or emotional injury.
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What is "rub salt in the wound" in German?

"rub salt in the wound" in German is Salz in die Wunde streuen, den Finger in die Wunde legen.

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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "rub salt in the wound": Salz in die Wunde streuen, den Finger in die Wunde legen.

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