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fly in the face of |
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fly in the face of someone or something and fly in the teeth of someone or something Fig. to challenge someone or something; to go against someone or something. This idea flies in the face of everything we know about matter and energy. You had better not fly in the face of the committee. fly in the face of something (slightly formal) to be the opposite of what is usual or accepted These recommendations fly in the face of previous advice on safe limits for alcohol consumption. fly in the face of something to be the opposite of what is usual or accepted His decision to start his own business certainly flies in the face of good judgment. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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She could not fly in the face of the gods who permitted him, but that did not prevent her from making life miserable for him in petty ways. But I would have you know, Miss Edwards,' resumed the governess in a tone of increased severity, 'that you cannot be permitted--if it be only for the sake of preserving a proper example and decorum in this establishment--that you cannot be permitted, and that you shall not be permitted, to fly in the face of your superiors in this exceedingly gross manner. --to marry a bankrupt and fly in the face of duty and fortune |
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