A road…

Not much else I can say about it so I created a painting of the road in Brushstroke.

My saying today is ‘rubbing salt in the wound’.

The idiom "rub salt in the wound" originates from the ancient practice of applying salt to open wounds, initially for its antiseptic properties, but also for the intense stinging pain it caused, which was considered a form of punishment or deliberate worsening of suffering. The phrase became a metaphor in the 19th century for any act that makes an already bad situation worse.

Historical Context
Ancient Use:
Salt was used for centuries in ancient cultures, including Greece and Egypt, to cleanse wounds and prevent infection.
Nautical Connection:
The phrase also has roots in the British navy, where salt was applied to the wounds of sailors who had been flogged to prevent infection and perhaps to hasten their return to work, though it caused immense pain.
From Literal to Metaphorical:
In the 19th century, as medical understanding of wounds and infection improved, the practice of using salt as an antiseptic was recognized as painful and less effective than other treatments. This shift from a literal, if sometimes beneficial, practice to one recognized for its painful consequences likely gave rise to the idiomatic expression.
Evolution of the Meaning
Literal Pain:
The phrase's initial meaning was tied to the physical pain of salt on a fresh wound.
Figurative Pain:
Over time, it evolved into a metaphor for increasing emotional or psychological pain, as well as making a bad situation worse.
Examples
Finding out a rival won a promotion you were hoping for can be seen as "rubbing salt in the wound".
Someone feeling guilty for their past actions, only to have a friend or family member constantly remind them of the misdeeds, is another example of "rubbing salt in the wound