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gnashing of teeth

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gnashing of teeth (humorous)
angry complaining. There was much gnashing of teeth over his omission in the England squad.
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Instantly there was wailing and gnashing of teeth in the camp.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
Nevertheless, he began to grow impatient with Coppenole's behavior, and suddenly turned towards him with so formidable a gnashing of teeth, that the Flemish giant recoiled, like a bull-dog before a cat.
Notre-Dame de Paris by Hugo, Victor View in context
They danced to the popular Revolution song, keeping a ferocious time that was like a gnashing of teeth in unison.
A Tale Of Two Cities by Dickens, Charles View in context
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