inflate vs put salt on the wound

inflate

verb
  • To decompress (data) that was previously deflated. 

  • To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally 

  • To swell; to puff up. 

  • To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas). 

put salt on the wound

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