How to Pronounce "fly in the teeth of"
expression
FLY in thuh TEETH uhv
FLY in thuh TEETH ov
Definition
To openly challenge or oppose something, especially when it is risky or goes against established rules or expectations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫaɪ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtiθ/ /ˈəv
British English
flˈaɪ/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈiːθ/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLY in thuh TEETH uhv
UK
FLY in thuh TEETH ov
Listen in Context
He chose to fly in the teeth of tradition by wearing casual clothes to the ceremony.
Publishing the article was to fly in the teeth of government warnings.
It would be unwise to fly in the teeth of expert advice.
She loves to fly in the teeth of convention, always trying something new.