{"id":15079,"date":"2023-03-13T05:19:20","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T12:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">80+ Face Idioms with meanings and examples<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/h2>\n<!--"},"modified":"2023-03-13T05:19:23","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T12:19:23","slug":"face-idioms-with-meanings-and-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/blog\/face-idioms-with-meanings-and-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"80+ Face Idioms with meanings and examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"words-head\" id=\"words-1638392561\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5017566440575750\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5017566440575750\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3340569236\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">80+ Face Idioms with meanings and examples<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are 80+ Face <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/idioms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">idioms<\/a> with their meanings and examples:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Face the music<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> to accept responsibility for something you have done wrong<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He knew he was in trouble and had to face the music.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Save face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to avoid embarrassment or disgrace<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She made a mistake, but tried to save face by blaming it on someone else.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Keep a straight face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to not show any emotion, especially when you want to laugh<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>It was so funny, but I had to keep a straight face during the meeting.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Lose face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to suffer humiliation or embarrassment<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He lost face when he was caught cheating on the test.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Put on a brave face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to try to be strong and not show your true feelings<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Even though she was devastated, she put on a brave face for her children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Face value<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>the apparent worth or significance of something<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He took the offer at face value and later regretted it.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Face off<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>a confrontation or conflict<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The two teams had a face off on the football field.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Face the facts<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to acknowledge and accept the reality of a situation<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She had to face the facts that she wasn&#8217;t going to get the promotion.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Face the consequences<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to accept the outcome of one&#8217;s actions<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He knew he had broken the rules and was prepared to face the consequences.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Face the truth<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to acknowledge and accept the truth about a situation<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>It was hard for her to face the truth about her relationship with him.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Written all over your face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>something is clearly visible or evident in your expression<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He tried to hide his disappointment, but it was written all over his face.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Long face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>a sad or disappointed expression<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She had a long face after hearing the bad news.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Poker face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>a calm expression used to hide one&#8217;s emotions<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She had a great poker face and never gave away her true feelings.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Straight face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>a serious expression<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Even though it was a funny joke, he managed to keep a straight face.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Face the firing squad<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to be held accountable for one&#8217;s actions<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He knew he was going to face the firing squad for his mistake.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Face up to<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to confront or acknowledge a difficult situation<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She had to face up to the fact that she needed to quit her job.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Face down<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to confront or overcome something<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He faced down his fears and jumped out of the plane.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Slap in the face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>an insult or humiliation<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Being fired was a real slap in the face.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">In your face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>aggressive or confrontational behavior<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>His in your face attitude was not appreciated by his coworkers.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Egg on your face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to be embarrassed or ashamed<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He had egg on his face after his failed attempt at the project.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Two-faced<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>someone who is insincere or deceitful<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She was two-faced and talked about people behind their backs.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Face to face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>a personal meeting or conversation<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>They had a face to face meeting to discuss the issue.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Clock face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>the front of a clock that displays the time<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The clock face was easy to read and helped him keep track of time.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Turn the other cheek<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to respond to an insult or injury with nonviolence<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She decided to turn the other cheek and not get into an argument.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">About-face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>a sudden change in direction or opinion<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The company made an about-face and decided to change their strategy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">On the face of it<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>based on initial impressions<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>On the face of it, the proposal seems reasonable, but we need to carefully review the details before making a final decision.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Baby face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>a youthful and innocent-looking face<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Even though he was in his thirties, he still had a baby face.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Cut off your nose to spite your face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to do something that hurts oneself in an attempt to hurt someone else<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She quit her job to get back at her boss, but ended up cutting off her nose to spite her face.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Face saver<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>a way to avoid embarrassment or save one&#8217;s reputation<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She came up with a face saver to avoid being embarrassed in front of her colleagues.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Fish face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>a pouting or puckered face<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She made a fish face to show her displeasure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Get in someone&#8217;s face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to confront or challenge someone<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He got in his boss&#8217;s face when he disagreed with his decision.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Grin and bear it<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to endure a difficult or unpleasant situation with a smile<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Even though she was in pain, she tried to grin and bear it.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Head in the clouds<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to be unaware of reality or practical matters<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He had his head in the clouds and didn&#8217;t realize how difficult the project would be.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Jump out of one&#8217;s skin<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to be extremely startled or surprised<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He almost jumped out of his skin when he saw the spider.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Keep one&#8217;s eyes peeled<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to be alert and watchful<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She kept her eyes peeled for any suspicious activity.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Keep one&#8217;s nose to the grindstone<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to work hard and diligently<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He kept his nose to the grindstone and finished the project on time.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Keep one&#8217;s poker face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to remain calm and composed, especially in a difficult situation<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Even though he was nervous, he kept his poker face during the interview.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Keep one&#8217;s wits about oneself<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to remain calm and focused, especially in a crisis<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She kept her wits about herself and successfully navigated the emergency situation.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Let one&#8217;s hair down<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to relax and have fun<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She decided to let her hair down and enjoy the party.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Look someone in the eye<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to make direct eye contact with someone<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He looked his opponent in the eye before the game started.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Put the Best Face On<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to present something in the most positive light possible, to make it seem as good as possible.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The defeat hurt his pride, but he was determined to put a good face on it.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Mug shot<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>a photograph of someone&#8217;s face, especially a criminal suspect<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The police took his mug shot after he was arrested.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Paint a rosy picture<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to present a situation in a positive light<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She painted a rosy picture of her company&#8217;s financial situation, but it was actually in trouble.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Pull a long face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to look sad or disappointed<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He pulled a long face when he heard the bad news.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Put a brave face on<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to act as if everything is fine, even when it&#8217;s not<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She put a brave face on after her breakup, but she was really hurting.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Put a face to the name<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to meet someone in person after knowing their name or reputation<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I finally got to put a face to the name of the CEO I had only heard about before.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Rub (Something) in Someone\u2019s Face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Humiliate someone by repeating and criticizing his or her mistake<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I really screwed up my speech, and Caroline keeps rubbing the disaster in my face.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Put on a straight face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to control one&#8217;s facial expressions and appear serious<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He put on a straight face during the meeting, even though he was secretly amused.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Smack in the face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>a sudden and surprising realization or revelation<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The news that he had been lied to was a smack in the face.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Talk through one&#8217;s hat<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to speak nonsense or talk without knowledge of the subject<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He was talking through his hat when he tried to explain the science behind the phenomenon.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Straight-faced<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>not showing any emotion, especially when telling a joke or lying<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He told the joke with a straight face, making it hard to tell if he was serious or not.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Take it on the chin<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to accept criticism or hardship without complaining<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She took the negative feedback on her performance on the chin and worked to improve.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Throw in one&#8217;s face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to remind someone of something unpleasant or uncomfortable<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She threw his past mistakes in his face during their argument.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Wipe the smile off someone&#8217;s face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to make someone stop feeling happy or proud<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The bad news wiped the smile off her face.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Without batting an eye<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>without showing any reaction or emotion<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He agreed to the outrageous demands without batting an eye.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Worn-out face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>a tired or exhausted-looking face<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>After working long hours, he had a worn-out face.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Written all over one&#8217;s face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>easily discernible from one&#8217;s facial expressions<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>His disappointment was written all over his face when he heard the news.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">You can&#8217;t judge a book by its cover<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>you can&#8217;t judge someone or something based solely on appearances<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Despite his scruffy appearance, he was actually very intelligent and accomplished. You can&#8217;t judge a book by its cover.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Stone face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>an unemotional and serious face<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She had a stone face during the presentation, making it hard to read her reactions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Egg on one&#8217;s face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to be embarrassed or humiliated by one&#8217;s own actions or words<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He had egg on his face after his careless mistake caused a big problem.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Butter wouldn&#8217;t melt in one&#8217;s mouth<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>used to describe someone who appears innocent or wholesome, but may not be<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She looks like a sweet girl, but butter wouldn&#8217;t melt in her mouth.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Cheek by jowl<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>very close together, side by side<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The cars were parked cheek by jowl in the narrow street.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Cut off one&#8217;s nose to spite one&#8217;s face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to do something that is meant to hurt someone else, but that ultimately harms oneself more<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She quit her job in a fit of anger, but ended up cutting off her nose to spite her face when she couldn&#8217;t find another one.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Fly in the face of<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to go against something or someone, to contradict<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>His decision to quit his stable job and start his own business flew in the face of his family&#8217;s expectations.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Have a familiar ring to it<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to sound familiar or recognizable<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The story had a familiar ring to it, but I couldn&#8217;t quite remember where I had heard it before.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Have egg on one&#8217;s face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>to be embarrassed or humiliated by something one has said or done<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He had egg on his face after his mistake was pointed out in front of 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