one in the eye for
English
Pronunciation
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Phrase
- (idiomatic) An event or achievement which is unpleasant for someone, especially for those who considered it impossible or unwelcome; an annoyance.
- The success of Firefox is one in the eye for Microsoft.
Further reading
- “be one in the eye for sb”, in Cambridge English Dictionary, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: Cambridge University Press, 1999–present.
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