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In the Loop

Face Fly Loop Show Disrespect John Decided College

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Idiom FLY IN THE FACE OF (SOMETHING)
Definition to go against something; to show disrespect for something or someone
Examples
  1. John has decided not to go to college. It’s a bad decision on his part. It flies in the face of all common sense.
  2. If you marry someone your parents disapprove of so much, it will fly in the face of everything they want for you.

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