kick in the teeth
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kötü sürpriz
something that proves to be very shocking and disappointing to one, in a way that ruins one's good mood
Disapproving
Idiom
Informal
Örnekler
After tirelessly working on the project for months, receiving a negative and harsh critique from her supervisor felt like a kick in the teeth.
Losing his job right before the holidays was a real kick in the teeth, leaving him feeling defeated and uncertain about the future.
