punch in the mouth
Example Sentences
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Robert A. Iger gave Disney’s corporate critics the equivalent of a punch in the mouth on Wednesday.
From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2023
It was also a punch in the mouth to the NFL’s second-ranked defense in points given up.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2019
On the other hand, as Mike Tyson almost said, everyone has momentum until they get a punch in the mouth.
From The Guardian • Sep. 4, 2019
Of course, the irony of Bellerive's relatively "short" 7,300 yards is that a venue that was a pushover for the tour players would still be a punch in the mouth for the average club golfer.
From Golf Digest • Aug. 13, 2018
“Just call it a punch in the mouth and regroup,” Rainey said.
From Washington Post • Oct. 2, 2011
