English / idiom
Add Insult to Injury
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To make a bad situation even worse by treating an affected person disrespectfully or causing extra harm
In context
01
To add insult to injury, the defeated champion blamed his coaches instead of taking personal responsibility.
02
Losing your position is painful, but mocking former colleagues only adds insult to injury and destroys your dignity.
Synonyms
rub salt in the wound,make matters worse,worsen the blow
Antonyms
soothe the hurt,make amends,offer consolation
Collocations
to add insult to injury,simply add insult to injury,just add insult to injury