A Slap In The Face Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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a slap in the face What does a slap in the face mean?	an insult	Not getting a promotion was a slap in the face for the sales manager.
a slap in the face What does a slap in the face mean?	an insult	The terrible candidate who won the city election was a slap in the face to the voters.
a slap in the face What does a slap in the face mean?	an insult	The unpopular candidate who won the city election was a slap in the face to many voters.
a slap in the face What does a slap in the face mean?	an insult	Not getting a promotion was a slap in the face for the sales manager.
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full bird What does "full bird" mean?	full colonel, as opposed to a lieutenant colonel, which is one rank lower (in the U.S. Army)

make no bones about (something) What does "make no bones about (something)" mean?	to make no mistake about something, to not doubt something	"Make no bones about it, I am not going to lend my friend any more money."
cast a vote What does "cast a vote" mean?	to vote for something	I cast a vote in the election for a new class president.
dig (something) out or dig out (something) What does "dig (something) out or dig out (something)" mean?	to locate something	I dug out last year's income tax forms to look at.

Knock your socks off What does "Knock your socks off" mean?	If something knocks your socks off, it amazes and surprises you, usually in a positive way.
close out (something) or close (something) out What does "close out (something) or close (something) out" mean?	to sell the whole or all of something	The company decided to close out the store and sell the remaining stock very cheap.
Take your eye off the ball What does "Take your eye off the ball" mean?	If someone takes their eye off the ball, they don't concentrate on something important that they should be looking at.
at large What does "at large" mean?	to be free, to not be captured	The criminal was at large for many months.
have the Midas touch What does "have the Midas touch" mean?	have the ability to make money easily	My uncle has the Midas touch and he makes money at whatever he does.
spamhaus What does "spamhaus" mean?	company or site that sends out spam email

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A Slap In The Face Idiom