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to rub in
[phrase form: rub]
01
to insistently bring up a sensitive topic in conversation, causing discomfort to the person being discussed
Examples
Please avoid rubbing in the embarrassing incident from last night; he's embarrassed enough as it is.
02
to combine fats and dry ingredients, typically flour, using a rubbing motion with the fingers or a pastry blender
Examples
To make a flaky pie crust, you should rub in the cold butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
