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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To add insult to injury, Zollicoffer didn't have insurance because of a paperwork issue with his Medicare plan. — Steve Hartman, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025 Uncertainty is scary, but fear, panic and worry add insult to injury—another layer of stress. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 And to add insult to injury, the Packers’ first true drive into Eagles territory ended in Brandon McManus missing a 38-yard field goal – his first career miss in the postseason. — Scott Thompson, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025 And to add insult to injury, Mavs backup guard Jaden Hardy suffered a right ankle sprain in the third quarter and left Monday night's game. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 4 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 2025.

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