Harping on, while applying the salve? (7,2,2)
I believe the answer is:
rubbing it in
If this is the answer I cannot explain how the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Another definition for rubbing it in that I've seen is " Excessively gloating over something".)
I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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