Kick in the teeth

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA humiliating insult or instance of bad treatment, especially when one is expecting friendship or in need of support; a sudden and unexpected setback; a strong rebuff.

Synonyms

kick in the balls knock slap in the face kick in the bollocks kick in the butt dent butt-kicking beating body blow facer kick up the arse stinger

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