cast in someone's teeth
The phrase "cast in someone's teeth" is an idiom used to describe a harsh reproach or criticism, often involving past actions or words.
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Definition
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(informal)To harshly criticize someone by mentioning their past actions or words.
Example
- She cast his broken promises in his teeth during their argument.
- He was embarrassed when his old mistakes were cast in his teeth at the meeting.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cast in someone's teeth":
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