Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-slap-in-the-face
idiom
/ə slæp ɪn ðə feɪs/
Definition
An insult or a rude awakening that is unexpected.
Examples
- When I found out about the promotion going to someone less qualified, it felt like a slap in the face.
- Her comments about my work were a real slap in the face to my efforts.
Meaning
The phrase describes a situation that feels hurtful or disappointing, as if someone has physically slapped you.
Synonyms
- insult
- offense
- snub
