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To twist the knife means to make a bad situation feel worse by adding another hurtful remark or action. This extra moment deepens the damage.
The phrase comes from the image of turning a knife in a wound. The motion increases the pain.
The phrase comes from the image of turning a knife in a wound. The motion increases the pain.
After winning the debate, he twisted the knife with a sarcastic comment.