Throw (something) in (one's) face In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "throw (something) in (one's) face", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-10-05 10:10

Meaning of Throw (something) in (one's) face

Throw (something) in (one's) face verb phrase

The noun "teeth" can be substituted for the noun "face".

 If you "throw something in one's face", you say bad about one's past during an argument. 

His wife often throws his failure in his face every time they argue.

Stop throwing those bad marks in my face.

 If you "throw something in one's face", you behave badly or unkindly to someone who has helped you.

You have just thrown her friendliness in her face, haven't you?

He tried to apologize but she threw it in his face right away.

Grammar and Usage of Throw (something) in (one's) face

Verb Forms

  • to throw (something) in (one's) face
  • throws (something) in (one's) face
  • throwing (something) in (one's) face
  • threw (something) in (one's) face
  • have/has/had thrown (something) in (one's) face

The verb "throw" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

Origin of Throw (something) in (one's) face

The expression originates from c.1600.

The Origin Cited: dictionary.com .
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the squeaky wheel gets the grease

Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems

Example:

Sometimes, you shouldn't be so quiet because the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

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