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Twist the knife
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
To deliberately do or say something to worsen a difficult situation or increase a person's distress, irritation, or anger.
Synonyms
turn the knife
turn the knife in the wound
twist
twist someone's balls
add fuel to the fire
twist someone's arm
turn the screws
turn the screw
tweak
rub it in
add fuel to fire
throw a wrench in
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