in your face
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in your face(
ihn
yor
feys
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (figurative) (slang) (used to express defiance) (United States)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. toma (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
We won again! In your face!¡Ganamos otra vez! ¡Toma!
b. toma en los morros (colloquial) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
You dared me to eat a dozen donuts, and I did it. In your face!Me retaste a comerme una docena de rosquillas, y lo hice. ¡Toma en los morros!
c. tomá (colloquial) (Argentina)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Argentina
Guess who's going out with Carolina. Me! In your face!Adivina quien tiene una cita con Carolina. ¡Yo! ¡Tomá!
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