Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

smash someone's face in

idiom
/smæʃ ˈsʌmˌwʌnz feɪs ɪn/
Definition
To hit someone very hard in the face, causing injury.
Examples
  • During the argument, he threatened to smash his opponent’s face in.
  • The movie scene showed a character who was ready to smash someone’s face in if provoked.
  • After being insulted, she felt the urge to smash his face in.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to indicate a violent action aimed at seriously harming someone’s facial features, usually in a physical altercation.
Synonyms
  • pummel
  • beat up
  • slug