rub in

Verb

Meaning

(transitive) To apply by rubbing.

(transitive) Of butter, to mix in by rubbing.

(transitive, idiomatic) To make a point in an irritatingly emphatic manner.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

apply underline underscore accentuate punctuate emphasise italicize play up point up press home

Examples

First, make the crumble topping by placing the flour into a large bowl, rub in the butter until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs, stir in the sugar and cinnamon, put to one side. Source: Internet

And, as vapor rub in oleaginous ointment, how to dilute or dissolve this type of sample? Source: Internet

Zack Wheeler took the high road, opting not to rub in his strong outing against his former team. Source: Internet

Apply a thin layer of the medication to the affected skin, and rub in completely. Source: Internet

Do you get chub rub in the summer? Source: Internet

It’s the day where couples like to rub in how in love they are. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

rub board rub down rub elbows rub iron rub it in rub noses