fly in the face of sth

fly in the face of ˈsth

(written) oppose or be the opposite of something that is usual or expected: Such a proposal is flying in the face of common sense.
See also: face, fly, of, sth
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • come face to face with (someone or something)
  • come face to face with someone
  • come face to face with something
  • get out of (one's) face
  • get out of face
  • get out of one's face
  • get face
  • get out of my face
  • Get out of my face!
  • get out of someone's face