Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

throw something back in someone's face

idiom

/θroʊ ˈsʌmθɪŋ bæk ɪn ˈsʌmwʌnz feɪs/

Definition

To remind someone of something they did in a negative way, often as a form of criticism or reproach.

Examples

After all the support I gave her, she threw my past mistakes back in my face during our argument.
He felt disappointed when she threw his previous comments back in his face.
It’s not fair to throw that back in her face; we all make mistakes.

Meaning

This phrase refers to the act of confronting someone with past actions or words, especially when those actions or words are used against them at a later time.