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slap in the face |
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slap in the face an insult; an act that causes disappointment or discouragement. Losing the election was a slap in the face for the club president. Failing to get into a good college was a slap in the face to Tim after his years of study. 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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"There are passages in Dryden's satires in which every couplet has not only the force but the sound of a slap in the face," says a recent writer. |
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