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rub salt in the wound in Portuguese

rub salt in the wound in Portuguese is esfregar sal na ferida, pôr o dedo na ferida.

rub salt in the wound in Portuguese

esfregar sal na ferida
verb
(idiomatic) To aggravate or exacerbate a physical or emotional injury.
pôr o dedo na ferida
verb
(idiomatic) To aggravate or exacerbate a physical or emotional injury.
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What is "rub salt in the wound" in Portuguese?

"rub salt in the wound" in Portuguese is esfregar sal na ferida, pôr o dedo na ferida.

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Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "rub salt in the wound": esfregar sal na ferida, pôr o dedo na ferida.

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