slap in the face — ► slap in the face an unexpected rejection or affront. Main Entry: ↑slap … English terms dictionary
slap\ in\ the\ face — I. noun An insult; a disappointment. We felt that it was a slap in the face when our gift was returned unopened. Doris thought it was a slap in the face when her boyfriend invited another girl to the dance. Compare: kick in the pants II. v. phr.… … Словарь американских идиом
slap in the face — I. phrasal : a direct sharp insult or rebuff comfortable officers clubs were, naturally, a slap in the face for enlisted men Tomorrow II. phrasal : insult, humiliate slapped in the face by not being invited to the party … Useful english dictionary
slap in the face(1) — {n.} An insult; a disappointment. * /We felt that it was a slap in the face when our gift was returned unopened./ * /Doris thought it was a slap in the face when her boyfriend invited another girl to the dance./ Compare: KICK IN THE PANTS … Dictionary of American idioms
slap in the face(1) — {n.} An insult; a disappointment. * /We felt that it was a slap in the face when our gift was returned unopened./ * /Doris thought it was a slap in the face when her boyfriend invited another girl to the dance./ Compare: KICK IN THE PANTS … Dictionary of American idioms
slap in the face — n. an insult; a rejection. D That remark was a real slap in the face. □ Her departure was a slap in the face to the manager who had refused to give her a raise … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
slap in the face — an insult Not getting a promotion was a real slap in the face for her … Idioms and examples
slap in the face(2) — {v. phr.} To insult; embarrass; make feel bad. * /John slapped our club in the face by saying that everyone in it was stupid./ * /I don t want to slap her in the face by not coming to her party./ … Dictionary of American idioms
slap in the face(2) — {v. phr.} To insult; embarrass; make feel bad. * /John slapped our club in the face by saying that everyone in it was stupid./ * /I don t want to slap her in the face by not coming to her party./ … Dictionary of American idioms
slap in the face — light hit to the face with an open hand; insulting action, offensive situation; startling and negative occurrence … English contemporary dictionary
