fly in the face of (something)

To be or act in clear conflict with or opposition to something else. I can't believe you said something so awful. It flies in the face of everything we stand for! They want to change the entire direction of the project, completely flying in the face of all the hard work we've done so far. Her controversial new theory flies in the face of everything we know about quantum mechanics.

See also: face, fly, of

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

fly in the face of someone or something

and fly in the teeth of someone or something

Fig. to challenge someone or something; to go against someone or something. This idea flies in the face of everything we know about matter and energy. You had better not fly in the face of the committee.

See also: face, fly, of

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

fly in the face of

Also, fly in the teeth of. Act in direct opposition to or defiance of. For example, This decision flies in the face of all precedent, or They went out without permission, flying in the teeth of house rules. This metaphoric expression alludes to a physical attack. [Mid-1500s]

See also: face, fly, of

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

fly in the face of something

COMMON If something flies in the face of accepted ideas, rules, or practices, it goes against them. The plan to sell rhino horn flies in the face of the international ban. The Institute flew in the face of accepted opinion and published research suggesting the world may not be getting hotter. Note: The reference here is to a dog attacking someone by leaping or flying at their face.

fly in the face of

be openly at variance with what is usual or expected.

See also: face, fly, of

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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a whack at (something)
a/the feel of (something)
(I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
a straw will show which way the wind blows
a crack at (someone or something)
all right
(you) wanna make something of it?
all for the best
a thing of the past
a slew of (something)

词组	fly in the face of (something)
释义	fly in the face of (something) fly in the face of (something) To be or act in clear conflict with or opposition to something else. I can't believe you said something so awful. It flies in the face of everything we stand for! They want to change the entire direction of the project, completely flying in the face of all the hard work we've done so far. Her controversial new theory flies in the face of everything we know about quantum mechanics. See also: face, fly, of Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. fly in the face of someone or something and fly in the teeth of someone or something Fig. to challenge someone or something; to go against someone or something. This idea flies in the face of everything we know about matter and energy. You had better not fly in the face of the committee. See also: face, fly, of McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. fly in the face of Also, fly in the teeth of. Act in direct opposition to or defiance of. For example, This decision flies in the face of all precedent, or They went out without permission, flying in the teeth of house rules. This metaphoric expression alludes to a physical attack. [Mid-1500s] See also: face, fly, of The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. fly in the face of something COMMON If something flies in the face of accepted ideas, rules, or practices, it goes against them. The plan to sell rhino horn flies in the face of the international ban. The Institute flew in the face of accepted opinion and published research suggesting the world may not be getting hotter. Note: The reference here is to a dog attacking someone by leaping or flying at their face. See also: face, fly, of, something Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. fly in the face of be openly at variance with what is usual or expected. See also: face, fly, of Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: a whack at (something) a/the feel of (something) (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you a straw will show which way the wind blows a crack at (someone or something) all right (you) wanna make something of it? all for the best a thing of the past a slew of (something)
随便看	have (one's) finger on the pulse have (one's) fingers burned have (one's) fingers crossed have (one's) fingers in the till have (one's) foot on (someone's) neck have (one's) guts for garters have (one's) hand in (something) have (one's) hand in the cookie jar have (one's) hand in the till have (one's) hand out have (one's) hands full have one's hands full have one's hands full, to have (one's) hands on (something) have (one's) hands tied have (one's) head above water have (one's) head examined have (one's) head in the clouds have (one's) head in the sand have (one's) head read have (one's) head screwed on (right) have one's head screwed on right have (one's) head (stuck) up (one's) arse have (one's) head up (one's) ass have (one's) heart (dead) set against (something)