English Explanatory Dictionary

twist of the knife

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An action that worsens a difficult situation or increases a person's distress, irritation, or anger.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-twist of the knife.wav

Word forms

twist of the knife twists of the knife

Etymology

See twist the knife.

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