add insult to injury
The phrase "add insult to injury" means to make a negative situation or circumstance worse by saying or doing something that is hurtful, offensive, or disrespectful in addition to the already unpleasant experience. It implies that someone has already been harmed, physically or emotionally, and then they experience further distress or humiliation.
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