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Definition fly in the face of something in British English

fly in the face of something phrase

phrase
1

to completely oppose, or be completely opposite to, something that most people believe or accept

Example

Flying in the face of public opinion, the local authority has approved the demolition of the old theatre.

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Definition fly in the face of something in British English