“a slap in the face”
"A slap in the face" is an idiom describing an action or remark that feels deeply insulting, disrespectful, or hurtful, as if one has been publicly humiliated. It often refers to something that feels like an unexpected or undeserved insult. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "a slap in the face" in the video clips below.
Hear how "a slap in the face" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: How I Met Your Mother 20 05, Supernatural, Bojack Horseman, The Game Theorists, PowerfulJRE and 5 more.
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TV ShowHow I Met Your Mother 20 05
How I Met Your Mother 20 05 — S09E14
“A slap in the face.”
That suit is a slap in the faceto all suits everywhere. … Uh, yes, barney.
Play at 1:16
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TV ShowSupernatural
Supernatural — S10E03
“A slap in the face.”
And for all of this, what's our reward? … Stay back.
Play at 20:43
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YouTubeThe Game Theorists3.5M views · 2017-04-14
Game Theory: PROVING Mass Effect's Indoctrination Theory! | Mass Effect 3
“a slap in the face. It felt wrong to a lot of people.”
When Mass Effect 3 first launched, this ending felt like … I mean, what, we trekked from
Play at 4:06
YouTubePowerfulJRE2.4M views · 2024-12-25
Joe Rogan Experience #2247 - Duncan Trussell
“is a slap in the face to the people who”
against all the people who have this it … have it what I'm saying is there's a
Play at 1:09:10
TV ShowBojack Horseman
Bojack Horseman — S01E02
“was a slap in the face of America's heroes.”
BoJack, what you did today … Will you apologize?
Play at 11:38
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YouTubeRich Roll253K views · 2022-10-20
Gustav Iden & Kristian Blummenfelt: Lessons From The Norwegian Train Reign | Rich Roll Podcast
“like a slap in the face and I can wake”
going not that well then it's even more … up and try to get back on track yeah but
Play at 1:26:28
YouTubeChris Williamson254K views · 2025-12-08
Inside the Conservative Civil War - Brett Cooper (4K)
“being a slap in the face to Americans?”
But is there a way to do that without it … And I don't know
Play at 49:23
YouTubeMegyn Kelly181K views · 2026-01-28
Leftists Melt Down Over Stephen Miller, Katy Perry's Hypocrisy, Toprah Interviews Mom, w/ Jashinsky
“just a slap in the face to citizens.”
based on where they are from, which is … Even liberal citizens, progressive
Play at 6:07
YouTubeAbroad in Japan1.5M views · 2025-03-31
I Tried Tokyo's CHEAPEST Restaurants 🇯🇵 5 Meals Under $10 | Budget Japan
“like a slap in the face. And today, I'm”
spicy, a flavor that practically feels … sticking with the OG, the Shiomaru
Play at 14:58
YouTubeiJustine345K views · 2021-10-19
The most POWERFUL MacBooks are HERE! M1 Pro and M1 Max!
“like a slap in the face. Like cool,”
So this is really just
more of, kind of like a, … Justine, we remember when
you used to use SD cards and
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