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one in the eye for
Phrase
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
予想外の、あるいは望まれていない出来事や成果。特に、誰かにとって不快で、これまで不可能もしくは歓迎されなかったと考えられていた事象を指す皮肉的表現。 / 期待外れや嫌な出来事が実現してしまった状況を、ユーモラスに示す言い回し。
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(idiomatic) An event or achievement which is unpleasant for someone, especially for those who considered it impossible or unwelcome; an annoyance.
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one in the eye for
The small startup winning the patent case was a real one in the eye for the industry giants who had dismissed its chances.
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The small startup winning the patent case was a real one in the eye for the industry giants who had dismissed its chances.
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