kick in the teeth

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. 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. idiomatic
    — This kick in the teeth, brutal under any circumstances, is more so, given Matoussem Ramoud's gentle, trusting nature and his infatuation with America.

词形变化

kicks in the teeth plural
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