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fly in the face of

/flaɪ ɪn ðə feɪs əv/

Tradução: Contrariar abertamente, desafiar ou ir contra algo, como uma regra, costume, expectativa ou autoridade estabelecida.

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/flaɪ ɪn ðə feɪs əv/C1formal
  • ptContrariar abertamente, desafiar ou ir contra algo, como uma regra, costume, expectativa ou autoridade estabelecida.

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.

    ptContrariar

    • 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.