cast in someone's teeth

English

Verb

cast (something) in someone's teeth (third-person singular simple present casts (something) in someone's teeth, present participle casting (something) in someone's teeth, simple past and past participle cast (something) in someone's teeth)

1. (transitive, idiomatic) To accuse someone of something, or reproach them for it.

   Synonym: throw something in someone's teeth

2. (transitive, idiomatic) To fling some remark at someone, such as a taunt or a challenge.

   Synonym: throw something in someone's teeth

See also

• in one's face