释义 |
a kick in the teeth a kick in the teethA humiliating disappointment or setback. Losing my job after my car broke down was a real kick in the teeth.See also: kick, teetha kick in the teeth a grave setback or disappointment, especially one seen as a betrayal. informal 1994 Daily Mirror The rates rise was a kick in the teeth for the housing market, which had been showing signs of recovery. See also: kick, teethkick in the teeth verbSee kick in the seat of the pantsSee also: kick, teeth |