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throw in someone's face

Idioms  

  1. Confront or upbraid someone with something, as in Dean keeps throwing her poor driving record in her face. [c. 1600]

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ā€œA handful of almonds is a sensible snack to throw in someoneā€™s face and demand where the real snacks areā€ was received with enthusiasm.

From New York Times

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