Meaning of in someone's face | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Onto or into someone's face.
   literally
2. In front of someone's face; before someone's eyes.
   idiomatic

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Examples

“Who would want⟳ to sit⟳ next to Larry, the guy who's too dumb not to blow⟳ his cigar smoke⟳ in your face⟳?”

“And why do you and all men regard or reward⟳ a loving thankful, obedient child, more than one that will scorn you and spit⟳ in your face⟳?”

“The people on the beach blanket near ours were fine until they started changing into their swimsuits right in our faces.”

“This hypocrite will laugh⟳ in your face⟳, and cut⟳ your throat...”

“They smilin' in your face⟳ / All the time, they want⟳ to take⟳ your place⟳ / The back stabbers”

“Well well they smile⟳ in your face⟳ / When all the time they wanna take⟳ your place⟳ / Them backstabbers”

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