In somebody’s face
prepositional phrase
Very close to someone in a way that is annoying or aggressive.
He came running in, right in my face, shouting about something.
Often appears as...
- get in somebody's face
- be in somebody's face
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
prepositional phrase
To confront someone about something.
If you have a problem with me, be in my face about it, don't talk behind my back
Often appears as...
- be in somebody's face about something
- get in somebody's face about something
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
prepositional phrase
Very close to someone in a way that is annoying or aggressive.
He came running in, right in my face, shouting about something.
Often appears as...
- get in somebody's face
- be in somebody's face
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
prepositional phrase
To confront someone about something.
If you have a problem with me, be in my face about it, don't talk behind my back
Often appears as...
- be in somebody's face about something
- get in somebody's face about something
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical proximity
Usually means someone is being bothered or overwhelmed by how close another is to them.
He got in my face during the argument, making me really uncomfortable.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional charge
The phrase often indicates that someone is being emotionally intense or confrontational.
She was all in my face about my mistake, making me feel worse.
Pro Tip 3/3Invading space
It's used to express a violation of someone's personal space or boundaries.
The pushy salesman was right in my face, and I had to step back.
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