add insult to injury

idiom

: to do or say something that makes a bad situation even worse for someone
People were forced to work longer hours, and to add insult to injury, the company decided not to give pay raises.

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And then, to add insult to injury, this announcement came out right at the top of Black History Month. Eric Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 To add insult to injury, look at your own 401(k) or IRA balance. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025 To add insult to injury, the OP says that her cousin — who is also friends with Emily — sided with the bride. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025 To add insult to injury, Orton also hit Hendry's trademark camera turn. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for add insult to injury

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“Add insult to injury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add%20insult%20to%20injury. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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