In the teeth of something

prepositional phrase

Despite or facing a direct opposition or difficulty.

They sail the ship in the teeth of the storm.
Visual representation of "in the teeth of something" - Despite or facing a direct opposition or difficulty

Often appears as...

  • in the teeth of danger
  • in the teeth of adversity
prepositional phrase

Directly into or against (wind, danger, etc.).

He drove in the teeth of a howling wind.
Visual representation of "in the teeth of something" - Directly into or against (wind, danger, etc.)

Often appears as...

  • in the teeth of the wind
  • in the teeth of a gale
prepositional phrase

Despite or facing a direct opposition or difficulty.

They sail the ship in the teeth of the storm.
Visual representation of "in the teeth of something" - Despite or facing a direct opposition or difficulty

Often appears as...

  • in the teeth of danger
  • in the teeth of adversity
prepositional phrase

Directly into or against (wind, danger, etc.).

He drove in the teeth of a howling wind.
Visual representation of "in the teeth of something" - Directly into or against (wind, danger, etc.)

Often appears as...

  • in the teeth of the wind
  • in the teeth of a gale
Definition 1 of 2
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Bravery Connotation

Using this phrase often suggests courage in overcoming challenges.

Illustration for Bravery Connotation
She pursued her education in the teeth of financial difficulties.
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Persistence Emphasis

Highlights determined action despite serious challenges.

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He continued the rescue in the teeth of the storm.
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Emotional Impact

The phrase adds drama, emphasizing the intensity of the struggle.

Illustration for Emotional Impact
In the teeth of public outcry, she stood firm on her decision.
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Bravery Connotation

Using this phrase often suggests courage in overcoming challenges.

Illustration for Bravery Connotation
She pursued her education in the teeth of financial difficulties.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Persistence Emphasis

Highlights determined action despite serious challenges.

Illustration for Persistence Emphasis
He continued the rescue in the teeth of the storm.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Impact

The phrase adds drama, emphasizing the intensity of the struggle.

Illustration for Emotional Impact
In the teeth of public outcry, she stood firm on her decision.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Bravery Connotation

Using this phrase often suggests courage in overcoming challenges.

Illustration for Bravery Connotation
She pursued her education in the teeth of financial difficulties.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Persistence Emphasis

Highlights determined action despite serious challenges.

Illustration for Persistence Emphasis
He continued the rescue in the teeth of the storm.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Impact

The phrase adds drama, emphasizing the intensity of the struggle.

Illustration for Emotional Impact
In the teeth of public outcry, she stood firm on her decision.
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