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释义 | (redirected from smacks)smack in the faceA 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. smack (one's) lips1. Literally, to lick one's lips in anticipation of eating something delicious. This nutritious recipe is sure to have your kids smacking their lips! 2. By extension, to eagerly anticipate something with great pleasure. Property developers have been smacking their lips at the thoughts of getting their hands on such prime real estate. 3. To make unintentional smacking noises with one's mouth, especially when speaking. Try not to smack your lips when you lean into the mic, it's really loud in the headphones. smack-bangDirectly; exactly at a particular place. Usually used to emphasize a prepositional phrase of location, especially "in the middle." There I was, smack-bang in the middle of Taiwan with no money and no way to contact my family. The criminal turned the corner and ran smack-bang into a group of off-duty police officers. smack of (something)To be strikingly reminiscent or suggestive of something; to give a strong indication or implication of something. Their whole PR statement about the firing smacks of corporate greed and incompetence. The judge's sudden reversal of his decision smacks of bribery or corruption, if you ask me. have a smack at (something)To try to do something. Primarily heard in UK. A: "Do you want to try driving my car, to see how you like it?" B: "Yeah, sure, I'll have a smack at it." smack-dabDirectly; exactly at a particular place. Usually used to emphasize a prepositional phrase of location, especially "in the middle." There I was, smack-dab in the middle of Taiwan with no money and no way to contact my family. The criminal turned the corner and ran smack-dab into a group of off-duty police officers. smack-bang in the middleRight in the middle or most central part (of something). There I was, smack-bang in the middle of Taiwan, with no money and no way to contact my family. You don't want the levels to get too high or too low. You need to keep it smack-bang in the middle. smack-dab in the middleRight in the middle or most central part (of something). There I was, smack-dab in the middle of Taiwan, with no money and no way to contact my family. You don't want the levels to get too high or too low. You need to keep it smack-dab in the middle. smack down1. To beat or thrash someone very thoroughly and conclusively, whether in a fight or in a contest. I won't hesitate smacking you down if you don't shut your mouth right this minute! The team smacked their opponents down in the semifinals. 2. To set something down (onto something else) with a smack. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smack" and "down." She smacked the newspaper down on my desk, demanding an explanation for the article about our company's involvement in the scandal. He came up, smacked down a search warrant, and proceeded to turn my apartment upside down. 3. To dismiss, disprove, or refute something with great ease, efficacy, and authority. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smack" and "down." The scientist smacked down the conspiracy theorist's arguments during the live debate. The television program specializes in smacking popular myths down by testing them in real life. smack in the middleRight in the middle or most central part (of something). There I was, smack in the middle of Taiwan, with no money and no way to contact my family. You don't want the levels to get too high or too low. You need to keep it smack in the middle. smack (dab) in the middleexactly in the middle. I came in smack dab in the middle of the play. I want a piece that is not too big and not too small—just smack in the middle. smack in the faceFig. something that will humiliate someone, often when it is considered deserved; an insult. Being rejected by Jane was a real smack in the face for Tom, who thought she was fond of him. Meg thought she was the best-qualified candidate for the job, and not getting it was a smack in the face. smack of somethingto be reminiscent of something; to imply something. The whole scheme smacked of dishonesty and deception. All of this story smacks of illegal practices. smack someone down1. Lit. to knock a person down or cause a person to retreat with a slap or a blow. He tried to touch her again and she smacked him down. She smacked down the rude fellow. 2. Fig. to rebuke someone. she smacked him down by telling him that he didn't fit in there anymore. He has a way of smacking down people who ask stupid questions. smack something down (on something)and smack something down (onto something)to slap something down onto something. He smacked his bet down onto the table, angry with his mounting losses. Todd smacked down his hand on the table. She smacked her dollar down and grabbed up the newspaper. smack the roadSl. to leave; to hit the road. Time to smack the road! Let's go! Let's smack the road. I have to get up early. have a smack atmake an attempt at or attack on. informala smack in the face (or eye)a strong rebuff. informallick/smack your ˈlips1 move your tongue over your lips, especially before eating something good 2 (informal) show that you are excited about something and want it to happen soon: They were licking their lips at the thought of clinching the deal. smack ofv. 1. To have the distinctive flavor or taste of something: The soup smacks of garlic. 2. To give an indication of something; be suggestive of something: The city's reluctance to investigate the murder smacked of corruption. dick smack n. a moron; a stupid jerk. (Possibly a reference to masturbation.) You loony dick smack! Get out of my face! smack (dab) in the middle mod. exactly in the middle. (see also slap-dab.) Not too big and not too small. Just smack in the middle. smack in the middleverbSee smack dab in the middle smack the road tv. to leave; to hit the road. Let’s smack the road. I have to get up early. |
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