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UK//θrəʊn bæk ɪn maɪ feɪs//US//θroʊn bæk ɪn maɪ feɪs//

Meaning of Thrown back in my face

To be confronted with something I previously said, often used negatively.

In simple words: When someone reminds me of something I said or did, usually in a negative way.

Thrown back in my face in a sentence

  • I can’t believe he threw my past mistakes back in my face during the meeting.
  • Every time I fail, my brother throws it back in my face.
  • She always throws my concerns back in my face instead of understanding me.
  • It's frustrating when my friends throw my words back in my face during arguments.
  • I wish he wouldn’t throw my questions back in my face; it makes communicating tough.

How to use Thrown back in my face

Use this phrase when discussing situations where someone criticizes you for something you mentioned before. It’s informal and often expresses frustration.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone literally throwing a comment back at you like a ball.

Related words

Collocations with Thrown back in my face

  • thrown back
  • in someone's face
  • criticized for
  • reminded of
  • brought up again

Synonyms for Thrown back in my face

  • reprimanded
  • criticized
  • reminded
  • condemned
  • called out

Common mistakes with Thrown back in my face

  • Incorrectly use with positive comments instead of negative.
  • Omitting 'in my face' when referring to someone's response.
  • Using it without context, making it unclear.

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Frequently asked questions about Thrown back in my face

What does Thrown back in my face mean?

When someone reminds me of something I said or did, usually in a negative way.

What is the definition of Thrown back in my face?

To be confronted with something I previously said, often used negatively.

How do you use Thrown back in my face in a sentence?

I can’t believe he threw my past mistakes back in my face during the meeting.

Can you give another example of Thrown back in my face?

Every time I fail, my brother throws it back in my face.

What are synonyms for Thrown back in my face?

Common alternatives include reprimanded, criticized, reminded, condemned, called out.

What words go with Thrown back in my face?

It commonly pairs with thrown back, in someone's face, criticized for, reminded of, brought up again.

What are common mistakes when using Thrown back in my face?

Incorrectly use with positive comments instead of negative. Omitting 'in my face' when referring to someone's response. Using it without context, making it unclear.

How do you pronounce Thrown back in my face?

US: //θroʊn bæk ɪn maɪ feɪs//, UK: //θrəʊn bæk ɪn maɪ feɪs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Thrown back in my face?

Use this phrase when discussing situations where someone criticizes you for something you mentioned before. It’s informal and often expresses frustration.