a kick in the teeth
1kick in the teeth — kick (someone) in the teeth a kick in the teeth if you describe the way someone treats you as a kick in the teeth, you mean that they treat you badly and unfairly, especially at a time when you need their support. She d only been trying to help… …
2kick\ in\ the\ teeth — • kick in the pants • kick in the teeth n. phr. informal Unexpected scorn or insult when praise was expected; rejection. Mary worked hard to clean up John s room, but all she got for her trouble was a kick in the teeth. Compare: slap in the face …
3kick in the teeth — Bad news or a sudden disappointment are a kick in the teeth …
4Kick in the Teeth — Kick in the Teetht Single par Papa Roach extrait de l’album Time for Annihilation Sortie 30 août 2010 Enregistrement 2010 Durée 3:12 Genre Rock alternatif …
5kick in the teeth — phrasal : a sudden usually violent often contemptuous setback the pleased delegation … got a delayed kick in the teeth Time * * * kick in the teeth (informal) A mortifying rebuff • • • Main Entry: ↑kick …
6kick in the teeth — noun A humiliating insult or instance of bad treatment, especially when one is expecting friendship or in need of support; a sudden and unexpected setback; a strong rebuff. This kick in the teeth, brutal under any circumstances, is more so, given …
7kick in the teeth — Bad news or a sudden disappointment are a kick in the teeth. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
8Kick in the teeth — Bad news or a sudden disappointment are a kick in the teeth …
9(a) kick in the teeth — a kick in the teeth/stomach/guts/informal phrase something that makes you feel very disappointed or upset, especially when you have been trying hard to achieve something He described the court’s decision as a kick in the teeth to the people of… …
10a kick in the teeth — informal a grave setback or disappointment this broken promise is a kick in the teeth for football * * * a kick in the teeth informal : something that is very shocking and disappointing Losing that game was a real kick in the teeth. • • • Main… …
