Meaning of rub in | Babel Free
Definitions
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To apply by rubbing. transitive
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Of butter, to mix in by rubbing. transitive
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To make a point in an irritatingly emphatic manner. idiomatic, transitive
Examples
“Flattening chicken breast halves serves two purposes: It provides more surface area to rub in the Greek-influenced seasoning, and it ensures that the chicken cooks quickly.”
“Postcards from Florida might mean someone is rubbing in the fact he or she has been lounging on the white, sandy beaches”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.