How to Pronounce "fly in the face of"
expression
FLY in thuh FAYS uhv
FLY in thuh FAYS ov
Definition
To oppose or disregard something in a way that is very obvious or direct, often going against accepted rules, traditions, or expectations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫaɪ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfeɪs/ /ˈəv
British English
flˈaɪ/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈeɪs/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLY in thuh FAYS uhv
UK
FLY in thuh FAYS ov
Listen in Context
His actions fly in the face of common sense.
She made a decision that flies in the face of tradition.
Ignoring the rules flies in the face of what we agreed.
Raising prices during a crisis really flies in the face of fairness.