rub in
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See also:
rubin
,
Rubin
,
rubín
,
and
rúbín
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English
1.1
Pronunciation
1.2
Verb
1.2.1
Derived terms
1.3
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file
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Verb
rub
in
(
transitive
)
To apply by rubbing.
2006
July 19, “On The Fridge”, in
Washington Post
:
Flattening chicken breast halves serves two purposes: It provides more surface area to
rub in
the Greek-influenced seasoning, and it ensures that the chicken cooks quickly.
(
transitive
,
idiomatic
)
To make a point in an irritatingly emphatic manner.
2003
March 9, Glenn Davis, “U.S. vs. Mexico a day of celebration, opportunity”, in
Houston Chronicle
:
Postcards from Florida might mean someone is
rubbing in
the fact he or she has been lounging on the white, sandy beaches
Derived terms
rub it in
Anagrams
Bruni
,
Burin
,
bruin
,
burin
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