fly in the face of
Verb
Meaning
go against
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This action flies in the face of the agreement
And doesn't this fly in the face of Cain's desire for small government -- how will taking over a state's tax responsibility lead to a decrease in the government's size?
I don’t pray much my words too blunt to pierce a divine ear my thoughts too heavy to fly in the face of gravity I don’t pray much unless you…
It’s important not to delude others in this regard because despite differing interpretations, many interpretations simply won’t fly in the face of biblical revelation.
There are many configurations, however, that fly in the face of these generalized answers.
The UI is similarly game-ified, though underneath the skin it's running something pretty close to stock Android 8. The aesthetic seems to fly in the face of what most smartphone makers are going for with smooth, sleek, and simple designs.