a slap in the face

noun phrase

: a surprising act that offends or insults someone

Her decision to leave the company to work for our competitors was a slap in the face.

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Her defeat, Donald Trump’s triumph in each and every battleground state and — especially — his winning the popular vote were more than a slap in the face of Black women, long among the most loyal and dedicated of Democrats. —

Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024 Not only does Hegseth lack the experience to fulfill this role but confirming him would be a slap in the face to those who are serving and have served with honor. —

Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024 This is embarrassing and a slap in the face to our nation's talented educators. —

Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 To build high-rises in that foot print would be a slap in the face of those that have invested their dollars both commercial and residential for the view. —

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