fly in the face of (redirected from fly in the teeth of)

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.

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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.

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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.

See also: face, fly