a smack in the face
smack in the face
A set phrase used to describe words or actions that have offended or otherwise upset someone. It was a real smack in the face when she got promoted over me, especially after the amount of work I did on that last project.
See also: face, smack
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
a smack in the face (or eye)
a strong rebuff. informalSee also: face, smack
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- smack in the face
- slap in the face
- a slap in the face
- if you don't mind me saying (so)
- if you don't mind me/my saying so...
- if you don't mind my saying (so)
- (I'm) just saying
- smack-bang
- IJS
- smack-dab