Meaning of the word "a kick in the teeth" in English
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a kick in the teeth
US /ə kɪk ɪn ðə tiːθ/
UK /ə kɪk ɪn ðə tiːθ/
Idiom
1.
an act of betrayal or a severe disappointment
Example:
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Losing the promotion after all that hard work was a kick in the teeth.
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His sudden resignation was a kick in the teeth for the whole team.
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