fly in the face of

"The plan to sanction GB News flies in the face of Ofcom's duty to act fairly, lawfully and proportionately to safeguard free speech, particularly political speech and on matters of public interest," he said.

That position flew in the face of statements from Garza and others about their intention to back Harris.

The idea that he flies in the face of authority is a plus for many Americans who feel left behind by the institutions he berates.

But Mr Strachan KC said those allegations were “simply not credible and flies in the face of the decision.”

An AP-Norc poll released on Wednesday found that 65% of Democratic voters want Biden out, flying in the face of repeated claims by the president that he is listening to voters and defying "elites."