in your face
The phrase "in your face" is often used to describe something that is confrontational, bold, or impossible to ignore.
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Definition
C1General
(informal)Aggressively confrontational or provocative, often intentionally so.
Example
- His in your face attitude made him many enemies.
- The advertisement was so in your face that it was hard to ignore.
C1General
(informal)Extremely obvious or conspicuous, to the point of being overwhelming.
Example
- The design was very in your face, with bright colors and bold patterns.
- Her in your face style of dressing always caught everyone's attention.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in your face":
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