in one's face adv. phr. 1. Against your face.
The trick cigar blew up in the clown's face.
A cold wind was in our faces as we walked to school. 2. In front of you.
The maid slammed the door in the salesman's face.
I told the boys that they were wrong, but they laughed in my face. Compare: IN THE FACE OF, THROW SOMETHING IN ONE'S FACE, TO ONE'S FACE, UNDER ONE'S NOSE.
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