Her positive attitude 'rubbed off' on other people. [=other people began to have a positive attitude from being around her]
We 'rubbed' the steaks with spices before we grilled them. = We 'rubbed' spices onto the steaks before we grilled them.
It's bad enough that he beat me, but the way he keeps talking about it is just 'rubbing salt in the wound'.
(..) this amazing thing. I have to show you how to do it. It's called self juicing. You put your hand on your bilbul and you rub it, and then you can make your own labeneh come out. You don't have to spend any Rolexes. You don't have to give (..)2012 The Dictator
(..) Yeah, yeah, yeah. You said you're partners, so what's your business? Well... he is a tax attorney. And he's an anesthesiologist. How come these faggots always have to rub it in your face? How can they be so shameless? That's the whole thing, Dad. They don't feel that's anything to be ashamed of. (..)1999 American Beauty
(..) Walda, this is Ramsay Snow, my bastard. A pleasure, Mother. Hello. Roose: See that the horses are fed, watered, and rubbed down. And take Lady Walda to her chambers. This way, my lady. Where is your prize? With the hounds. (..)2014 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Lion and the Rose Season: 4 Episode 2