twist the knife

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twist the knife also turn the knife

to do or say something to make a situation worse He caused McCarthy to make a fool of himself, and then twisted the knife by asking, â€œHave you no decency, sir?â€

Usage notes: also used in the form a twist of the knife: When discussing the union, even when he starts by saying positive things George can never resist a twist of the knife.

See also: knife, twist

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