girare il coltello nella piaga

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “to twist the knife in the wound”. Compare French remuer le couteau dans la plaie.

Verb

girare il coltello nella piaga

  1. (idiomatic) to twist the knife
    Synonym: mettere il dito nella piaga
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