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fly in the face of

/flaɪ ɪn ðə feɪs əv/

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/flaɪ ɪn ðə feɪs əv/C1formal
  • ruОткрыто противоречить, бросать вызов или идти вразрез с чем-либо, например, с установленным правилом, обычаем, ожиданием или авторитетом.

To be openly contrary, defiant, or in direct opposition to something, such as an established rule, convention, expectation, or authority.

  1. To oppose or defyC1formal

    To be openly contrary to or to defy something, such as a rule, convention, or expectation.

    ruПротиворечить

    • His decision to quit his job flies in the face of all advice.
    • The new policy flies in the face of established traditions.
    • Her actions flew in the face of common sense.