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to fly in the face of something
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*** 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.
This is an argument that seems to fly in the face of common sense.
Beispiel
Flying in the face of public opinion, the local authority has approved the demolition of the old theatre.
This is an argument that seems to fly in the face of common sense.
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