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All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.
Walt Disney

Meaning of "kick in the teeth" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KICK IN THE TEETH

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KICK IN THE TEETH

kick about
kick against the pricks
kick ass
kick boxing
kick in
kick in the pants
kick into touch
kick off
kick on
kick one´s heels
kick out
kick over the traces
kick pleat
kick the bucket
kick turn
kick up
kick up bobsy-die
kick up one´s heels
kick upstairs
kick with the wrong foot

WORDS THAT END LIKE KICK IN THE TEETH

baby teeth
back teeth
buck teeth
buckteeth
by the skin of one´s teeth
cut one´s wisdom teeth
dogteeth
dragon´s teeth
eyeteeth
false teeth
foreteeth
scarce as hen´s teeth
second teeth
show one´s teeth
smeeth
snaggleteeth
sow dragon´s teeth
take the bit in one´s teeth
teeth
to the teeth

Synonyms and antonyms of kick in the teeth in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «kick in the teeth» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KICK IN THE TEETH

Find out the translation of kick in the teeth to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of kick in the teeth from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «kick in the teeth» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

踢的牙齿
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

una patada en los dientes
570 millions of speakers

English

kick in the teeth
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दांतों में लात
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ركلة في الأسنان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

по зубам
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pontapé nos dentes
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দাঁত টানুন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

coup de pied dans les dents
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menendang gigi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tritt in die Zähne
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

歯にキック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

치아 걷어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyepak ing untu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kick trong răng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பற்கள் உதைக்க
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दात मध्ये झाडणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Dişleri tekmelemek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

calci nei denti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kopa w zęby
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

по зубам
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lovi cu piciorul în dinți
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κλωτσιά στα δόντια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skop in die tande
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sparka i tänderna
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sparke i tennene
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kick in the teeth

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KICK IN THE TEETH»

The term «kick in the teeth» is very widely used and occupies the 20.855 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KICK IN THE TEETH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about kick in the teeth

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2 QUOTES WITH «KICK IN THE TEETH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word kick in the teeth.
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Walt Disney
All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.
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Walt Disney
You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KICK IN THE TEETH»

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A Collection of Confusible Phrases
It's too much for one person, get a kick get a kick in the teeth get a kick - (coll) feel a thrill of pleasure or excitement out of smth.: I was told I should get a kick out of that journey - and I certainly did. get a kick in the teeth ~ (coll) experience an ...
Yuri Dolgopolov, 2004
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The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, Second Edition
Also, a kick in the teeth. A humiliating setback or rebuff. For example, That rejection was a real kick in the pants, or That review was a kick in the teeth. A third, vulgar variant of these colloquial terms is a kick in the ass. Versions of this last ...
Christine Ammer, 2013
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Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
idioms kick in the teeth informal If you describe the way someone treats you as a kick in the teeth, you mean that they treat you badly and unfairly, especially at a time when you need their support • a kick up the arse/backside uk (us a kick in the ...
‎2008
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The Advocate
It was a kick in the teeth. Expect to hear the line, "We're here! We're queer! Get used to it!" once again — only this time it will be the drug-addled circuit boy shouting it at the seasoned, middle-aged activist. □ THE ADVOCATE | 72 I APRIL 13, ...
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Chabers 21st Century Dictionary
2 intr said of cogs: to interlock. • toothless adj 1 without teeth. 2 powerless or ineffective. • get one's teeth into something to tackle or deal with it vigorously or eagerly, etc. • in the teeth of something against it; in opposition to it. • kick in the teeth ...
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Micro-Syntactic Variation in North American English
This is a big bus, but so isn't that. This restriction is not always self-evident, as shown by the following examples, pro- vided by Larry Horn (pers. comm.): (63) Isn't that a { relief/ coincidence / disappointment / kick in the teeth / kick in the balls ...
Raffaella Zanuttini, Laurence R. Horn, 2014
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Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms
... informal 2004 Gramophone Magazine Some say he (Pierre Boulez] dragged the Philharmonic's generally conservative audience kicking and screaming into the harsh light ofmodernism. a kick in the teeth a grave setback or disappointment, ...
John Ayto, 2010
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Lexicography in the Borderland between Knowledge and ...
A kick in the teeth ĺ see kick. By the skin of your teeth ĺ see skin use PHR after v Example 6.57: Extract from dictionary article in Collins Cobuild Advanced Learner's English Dictionary If we ignore the extremely complex grammatical codes, ...
Sven Tarp, 2008
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Idioms in the News - 1,000 Phrases, Real Examples
—East Valley, Arizona, Tribune (3/11/2011) In addition to its many literal uses, kick in is part of the figurative kick in the pants (scolding or reprimand to motivate someone), and kick in the teeth (sudden or surprisingly harsh negative ...
Peter Bengelsdorf
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The Thin Books: Daily Strategies & Meditations for Fat-free, ...
July 10 Fears You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. —Walt Disney Principle number four in your plan says, "Learn what your fears are." Fear hides behind many disguises.
Jeane Eddy Westin, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KICK IN THE TEETH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kick in the teeth is used in the context of the following news items.
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Legislature went too far legalizing fireworks | Opinion | Macon.com
Here's the kick in the teeth. Almost buried in HB 110 on the next to last page is the following language: “The governing authority of a county or ... «Macon Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Today's columnist, Veronica Clarke: The miners deserve a better …
What a kick in the teeth for those miners, who, only 30 years ago, almost froze and starved to death during the bitter winter of 1984-85, fighting ... «The Star, Jul 15»
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Businessman unhappy with council over Grangemouth property sale
“I have a great relationship with the council - but this was a kick in the teeth. “There is no appeals process. But there are complications as I ... «Falkirk Herald, Jul 15»
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Gareth Hock impact could help Leigh Centurions clinch …
''This was a real kick in the teeth for everyone. It is frustrating and there is no need for it. ''I will battle on and it came on the back of our good win ... «Manchester Evening News, Jul 15»
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What the hell was Rocksteady thinking with Batman: Arkham …
is a kick in the teeth. It gets worse than that, as the true ending is tied to said riddles, clearly to pad out the game. At launch, a lot of fans even ... «Destructoid, Jul 15»
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Accusations lack reliable data - Opinion - Wanganui Chronicle News
... has a shameful history of poorly treating Chinese New Zealanders, historically and even today, and this was another kick in the teeth. «Wanganui Chronicle, Jul 15»
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Bob Wisness: Exporting American oil will hurt American farmers …
The real kick in the teeth for the American farmer is that the oil industry is simultaneously pushing for repeal of the Renewable Fuels Standard, ... «Grand Forks Herald, Jul 15»
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Penis painting at theft scene is a 'kick in the teeth' for kids football club
Selsey Rovers FC secretary Matthew Cuthbertson told the Luton News that the daubing was 'another kick in the teeth'. He said: “It added further ... «Luton Today, Jul 15»
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MPs' 10% rise a kick in the teeth: Outrage after public sector gap
It will be a kick in the teeth for hardworking families a week after Chancellor George Osborne imposed the public sector pay freeze. Angry Brits ... «Daily Star, Jul 15»
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Goodyear offers laid off Wolverhampton workers new jobs - in …
The advert has been described as a 'kick in the teeth' by staff and 'crazy' by union bosses. It invites workers the chance to apply for positions in ... «expressandstar.com, Jul 15»

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