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Jane Nhung
2021-06-24 11:06
Kick in the teeth noun phrase informal
Being treated badly and unfairly by someone, especially when you trust them and need their help
I trusted him with all my heart but in the end he betrayed me. It was a real kick in the teeth.
I tried my best to devote myself to this job but the company decided to fire me despite my efforts. It was a kick in the teeth.
A bad- tempered person
To be treated unfairly in a deal, resulting in a disadvantage or burden; to be treated unfairly in some way.
This idiom was originated by the English in the 18th century, related to the pain of being kicked.
Do you see anything wrong?
1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket.
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.
