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fly in the face of

/flaɪ ɪn ðə feɪs əv/

Traducción: Contradecir abiertamente, desafiar o ir en contra de algo, como una regla establecida, una costumbre, una expectativa o una autoridad.

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/flaɪ ɪn ðə feɪs əv/C1formal
  • esContradecir abiertamente, desafiar o ir en contra de algo, como una regla establecida, una costumbre, una expectativa o una autoridad.

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.

    esir en contra de

    • 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.