in the face of smth.

in the face of smth.
1) перед лицом чего-л.; под угрозой чего-л. (тж. in face of smth.)

...we have laid aside minor differences in the face of the great danger. (W. Foster, ‘The Negro People in American History’, ch. 17) . — ...перед лицом большой опасности все наши мелкие разногласия были забыты.

Still, nothing mattered in the face of his wonderful news. (A. J. Cronin, ‘Hatter's Castle’, book I, ch. 9) — Но все это не имеет значения теперь, когда пришла радостная весть.

2) вопреки, наперекор, несмотря на что-л

Mr. O'Brien was considerably impressed with Jennie's pleasing appearance. He could see quite plainly why Lester might cling to her in the face of all opposition. (Th. Dreiser, ‘Jennie Gerhardt’, ch. LII) — На мистера О'Брайена произвела большое впечатление очаровательная наружность Дженни. Ему стало совершенно ясно, почему Лестер, наперекор всем советам и уговорам, не захотел с ней расстаться.

In face of strong disapproval from his parents he married her. (A. Christie, ‘The Mysterious Mr. Quin’, ‘Harlequin's Lane’) — Джон Денман женился на этой девушке, хотя его родители были решительно против.


Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.

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  • have the face to do smth — • to have the nerve to do smth • to have the cheek to do smth • to have the face to do smth • to have the guts to do smth (from Idioms in Speech) to put a bold face upon; to act boldly, as if there was nothing to be ashamed of; to dare to do… …   Idioms and examples

  • have the cheek to do smth — • to have the nerve to do smth • to have the cheek to do smth • to have the face to do smth • to have the guts to do smth (from Idioms in Speech) to put a bold face upon; to act boldly, as if there was nothing to be ashamed of; to dare to do… …   Idioms and examples

  • have the guts to do smth — • to have the nerve to do smth • to have the cheek to do smth • to have the face to do smth • to have the guts to do smth (from Idioms in Speech) to put a bold face upon; to act boldly, as if there was nothing to be ashamed of; to dare to do… …   Idioms and examples

  • have the nerve to do smth — • to have the nerve to do smth • to have the cheek to do smth • to have the face to do smth • to have the guts to do smth (from Idioms in Speech) to put a bold face upon; to act boldly, as if there was nothing to be ashamed of; to dare to do… …   Idioms and examples

  • throw\ smth\ in\ one's\ face — • throw smth in one s face • throw smth in one s teeth v. phr. To blame a person for (something wrong); not allow someone to forget (a mistake or failure). Often used with back . Bob came home late for dinner last week, and his mother keeps… …   Словарь американских идиом

  • throw\ smth\ in\ one's\ teeth — • throw smth in one s face • throw smth in one s teeth v. phr. To blame a person for (something wrong); not allow someone to forget (a mistake or failure). Often used with back . Bob came home late for dinner last week, and his mother keeps… …   Словарь американских идиом

  • slam\ the\ door\ in\ one's\ face — • in one s face • slam the door in one s face adv. phr. 1. Against your face. The trick cigar blew up in the clown s face. A cold wind was in our faces as we walked to school. 2. In front of you. The maid slammed the door in the salesman s face.… …   Словарь американских идиом

  • in\ one's\ face — • in one s face • slam the door in one s face adv. phr. 1. Against your face. The trick cigar blew up in the clown s face. A cold wind was in our faces as we walked to school. 2. In front of you. The maid slammed the door in the salesman s face.… …   Словарь американских идиом

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