PUT/STICK THE KNIFE IN - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
put/stick the knife in (verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To hurt someone's feelings unexpectedly, especially, by being disloyal or treacherous.
Ví dụ:
After all I've done for her, she really put the knife in by spreading those rumors about me.
put/stick the knife in (verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To make a situation worse for someone, especially, by reminding them of their failures or mistakes.
Ví dụ:
I know I messed up, but you don't have to stick the knife in by mentioning it every chance you get.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "put/stick the knife in" can be used when someone adds to someone else's misfortune or makes a situation worse for someone by saying or doing something hurtful. It is like metaphorically stabbing someone with a knife. For example, if someone is already feeling upset and a friend says something mean to them, they could say "Why did you have to put the knife in like that?" or "Why did you have to stick the knife in like that?". This expression could also be used in situations when someone is criticizing or attacking someone else. However, it should be noted that this is an idiomatic expression and is not meant to be taken literally.
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