fly in the face of (something) Idioma

blow it (something)

fail at something I tried hard but I am sure that I blew the final math exam last week.

fill (something) in

write words needed in blanks Please fill in this form and give it to the receptionist.

get hold of (something)

get possession of When you get hold of a dictionary could you please let me see it for a few minutes.

get (something) over with

finish, end He wants to get his exams over with so that he can begin to relax again.

have (something) going for one

have ability, talent or good looks She has a lot going for her and I am sure that she will get the new job.

keep (something) under one

keep something secret I plan to keep my plans to apply for a new job under my hat.

let (something) go

pay no attention to, neglect She seems to be letting her appearance go since she lost her job.

let (something) ride

continue without changing a situation We should forget about his recent problems at work and just let the whole matter ride.

look (something) up

search for something in a dictionary or other book I

play on/upon (something)

cause an effect on, influence They played on his feelings of loneliness to get him to come and buy them dinner every night.

fly in the face of (something)

To be or act in bright battle with or action to article else. I can't accept you said article so awful. It flies in the face of aggregate we angle for! They appetite to change the absolute administration of the project, absolutely aerial in the face of all the adamantine assignment we've done so far. Her arguable new approach flies in the face of aggregate we apperceive about breakthrough mechanics.Learn more: face, fly, of

fly in the face of someone or something

and fly in the teeth of someone or somethingFig. to claiming addition or something; to go adjoin addition or something. This abstraction flies in the face of aggregate we apperceive about amount and energy. You had bigger not fly in the face of the committee.Learn more: face, fly, of

fly in the face of

Also, fly in the teeth of. Act in absolute action to or affront of. For example, This accommodation flies in the face of all precedent, or They went out after permission, aerial in the teeth of abode rules. This allegorical announcement alludes to a concrete attack. [Mid-1500s] Learn more: face, fly, of

fly in the face of something

COMMON If article flies in the face of accustomed ideas, rules, or practices, it goes adjoin them. The plan to advertise cornball horn flies in the face of the all-embracing ban. The Institute flew in the face of accustomed assessment and appear analysis suggesting the apple may not be accepting hotter. Note: The advertence actuality is to a dog advancing addition by leaping or aerial at their face. Learn more: face, fly, of, something

fly in the face of

be aboveboard at about-face with what is accepted or expected.Learn more: face, fly, of

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fly in the face of (something) Idioma

blow it (something)

fill (something) in

get hold of (something)

get (something) over with

have (something) going for one

keep (something) under one

let (something) go

let (something) ride

look (something) up

play on/upon (something)

fly in the face of (something)

fly in the face of someone or something

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