in your face

in-your-face

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adjective

The definition of in your face is bold or confrontational.

A intense game of football where players are constantly being thrown to the ground is an example of a game that is in your face.

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in-your-face

Slang done, expressed, or presented in a bold, direct, and often aggressive way; confrontational, assertive, daring, etc.: an in-your-face conversational manner

Origin of in-your-face

probably from be (or get) in someone's face (see phrase under face)

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in-your-face

adjective

Marked by or done in a bold, defiant, or aggressive manner: in-your-face advertising; an in-your-face challenge to authority.

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Adjective

in-your-face (in your face)

aggressively or blatantly confrontational

Interjection

(idiomatic) An exclamation of derision and contempt.
I got picked for the cheerleading squad, and YOU didn't. In your face!

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Details like carefully placed appliques, slightly sheer material and lace trim can all contribute just the right amount of suggestiveness without being too in-your-face sexy.
Often, they're influenced by popular culture or a current event in the entertainment or political world, and they can showcase subtle or in-your-face in their sentiments.
Achieving a style that borders on unusual or that is in-your-face eccentric is simple with the help of a strong styling product.
It's designed to be a bold, in-your-face expression of a man's sexuality.
Sometimes that's sexier than in-your-face racy styles.

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