How to Pronounce "throw in your face"
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfeɪs
THROH in yer FAYS
θɹˈəʊ/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈeɪs
th-ROH in yaw FAYS
Definition
To remind someone of something, often past help or favors, in a way that makes them feel guilty or uncomfortable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfeɪs
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH in yer FAYS
UK
th-ROH in yaw FAYS
Listen in Context
Don't throw in my face what you did for me.
She always throws in my face the help she gave me last year.
Please, stop throwing it in my face every time we argue.
He did me a favor, but keeps throwing it in my face.