in the face of

/ɪnðə fˈeɪs ɒv/

/ɪnðə fˈeɪs ʌv/

in the face of

despite a challenging or difficult situation

Examples

1. They never lost heart, even in the face of adversity.

2. This is an argument that seems to fly in the face of common sense.

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

4. And further cuts to those budgets in the face of the global pandemic adds extra strain.