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Face Flies Action Statement Completely Opposite Usual Expected

Phrase/Idiom fly in the face of something
Definition If an action or statement flies in the face of something, it is completely opposite to what is usual or expected.
Example His style of repairing cars flies in the face of the firm’s methods.

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