Noun
kick in the teeth (plural kicks in the teeth)
(idiomatic) A humiliating insult or instance of bad treatment, especially when one is expecting friendship or in need of support; a sudden and unexpected setback; a strong rebuff.
Synonym: slap in the face
All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. Walt Disney
What do you know?” "Almost everything. That almost part can be a real kick in the teeth sometimes.” "What do you want, then?” "What I can't have.” Wit turned to him, eyes solemn. "Same as everyone else, Kaladin Stormblessed. Brandon Sanderson
Joe We can't just walk out on her without saying goodbye. Jerry What Since when You usually walk out and leave 'em with nothing but a kick in the teeth. Joe That's when I was a saxophone player. Now I'm a millionaire. Tony Curtis
"Another kick in the teeth for pupils," is the Daily Mirror's take on the decision to press ahead with publishing GCSE results as planned this week. Source: Internet
The 47-year-old oversaw an impressive first full season in the King Power Stadium dugout, but missing out on Champions League football at the death was a kick in the teeth. Source: Internet
But there are growing concerns that foreign-made steel will be used in a bid to keep costs low, which unions have said would be 'a kick in the teeth for our world-class steel producers'. Source: Internet