Fly In The Teeth Of (Verb)
Meaning
Go against; "This action flies in the face of the agreement".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The company's decision to raise prices flies in the face of the current economic downturn and rising costs of living.
- Their plans to build a large shopping center flies in the face of the town's efforts to maintain a small-town feel.
- The politician's comments fly in the face of the facts that have been previously reported by reputable news sources.
- The government's refusal to support the project flies in the face of public opinion, which overwhelmingly favors the initiative.
- The new legislation flies in the face of the recommendations made by the regulatory agency.