add insult to injury

Example Sentences

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"The delays in bringing perpetrators to court really does add insult to injury," said Andrew Goodacre, chief executive of the British Independent Retailers Association.

From BBC

To add insult to injury, here’s the most camp performance to hit the silver screen in a minute.

From Salon

To add insult to injury, Newsom’s executive order also pushed Cal Fire to release new hazard maps that the Legislature had also mandated.

From Los Angeles Times

To add insult to injury, Mr. Putin recently canceled a summit with Arab heads of state after many declined his invitation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Brandon Marsh added insult to injury with a sacrifice fly in the next at-bat.

From Los Angeles Times