in the teeth of
Idiomdespite problems, opposition, etc.
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in the teeth of sth
despite problems, opposition, etc.
The new policy was adopted in the teeth of fierce criticism.
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in the teeth of sth
in the direction that a strong wind is coming from
They crossed the bay in the teeth of a howling gale.
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With their teeth.
Ice Age (2002)48:54
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