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Verb fly in the teeth of has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebTerm: Fly in the teeth ofDefinition:A phrase that means to go against or oppose something or someone, especially in a defiant or stubborn manner. Sense 1:Part of Speech: Verb phrase Definition: To defy or contradict Example Sentence: Despite the warnings, she decided to fly in the teeth of authority and pursue her own path. Sense 2:Part of Speech: Figurative idiom Definition: To challenge or resist something directly Example Sentence: The young activists flew in the teeth of tradition by organizing a protest against the outdated policies. Sense 3:Part of Speech: Prepositional phrase Definition: Directly contrary or opposed to something Example Sentence: His actions flew in the teeth of the prevailing opinion, causing a great deal of controversy. Sense 4:Part of Speech: Noun phrase Definition: An act of defiance or opposition Example Sentence: Their decision to protest was a bold fly in the teeth of the oppressive regime. Related Products: | ||||
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