Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-in-someone's-face
idiom
/ɡɛt ɪn ˈsʌmwʌnz feɪs/
Definition
To confront someone aggressively or with a challenging attitude.
Examples
- When he started spreading rumors, I had to get in his face about it.
- Don’t get in her face unless you’re ready to back it up!
- He always gets in his teammates’ faces during practice to motivate them.
Meaning
To approach someone in a confrontational way, often to provoke or challenge them.
Synonyms
- confront
- challenge
- face off
