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fly in the teeth of

/flaɪ ɪn ðə tiːθ ɒv/

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/flaɪ ɪn ðə tiːθ ɒv/C1formal
  • ruДействовать в прямом противоречии с чем-либо, например, с правилом, обычаем, ожиданием или авторитетом; открыто бросать вызов или не подчиняться.

To act in direct opposition to something, such as a rule, convention, expectation, or authority; to defy or challenge openly.

  1. To oppose or defy openlyC2formal

    To act in direct opposition to something, such as a rule, convention, or expectation.

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    • His decision to quit his job flew in the teeth of his family's wishes.
    • The new policy flies in the teeth of established safety regulations.
    • She flew in the teeth of public opinion by supporting the controversial law.