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rub (one's) nose in (something) rub (one's) nose in (something)To remind one of some failure or wrongdoing. Often phrased as "rub (one's) nose in it." Rather than rubbing these ex-convicts' noses in their past misdeeds, we should be creating opportunities for them to help them find a better, more productive life. Whenever I make a mistake, my obnoxious co-worker is always eager to rub my nose in it.See also: nose, rubrub someone’s nose in something tv. to remind someone of something constantly; to make a big issue about someone’s mistake. (From the practice of training a puppy by rubbing its nose in the messes it makes.) So I made a mistake! I wish you’d stop rubbing my nose in it. See also: nose, rub, something rub (someone's) nose in Slang To bring repeatedly and forcefully to another's attention.See also: nose, rub |