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Fly in the Face of

Description:

"Fly in the face of" is an idiomatic expression that means to openly disregard or oppose something, often in a defiant or confrontational manner. It typically implies going against conventional wisdom or established norms.

Examples:

Verb:

1. She decided to fly in the face of tradition and start her own business.
2. The rebellious students often fly in the face of authority.

Idiomatic Phrase:

1. His decision to quit his stable job and travel the world flew in the face of his family's expectations.
2. The politician's controversial stance on the issue flies in the face of popular opinion.

Sense: Popular:

1. She was the popular girl in school, and her mere presence could make other students fly in the face of their own values.
2. The trendsetters in fashion often fly in the face of societal expectations and create unique styles.

Sense: Local:

1. While most people in the region adhere to traditional customs, there are a few who fly in the face of tradition and adopt modern practices.
2. The local artist's provocative artwork flies in the face of conservative artistic standards.

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