a smack in the face


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smack in the face

A set phrase used to describe words or actions that have offended or otherwise upset someone. It was a real smack in the face when she got promoted over me, especially after the amount of work I did on that last project.
See also: face, smack
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a smack in the face (or eye)

a strong rebuff. informal
See also: face, smack
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