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fly in the teeth of
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Princeton's WordNet
fly in the face of, fly in the teeth ofverb
go against
"This action flies in the face of the agreement"
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fly in the teeth of
The phrase "fly in the teeth of" is an idiomatic expression used to describe acting directly against something or contrary to something, especially when it involves disregarding the rules or conventions. It typically signifies behavior that is defiant or boldly challenging something (like an accepted principle, evidence, or power structure).
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of fly in the teeth of in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of fly in the teeth of in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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