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Kick somebody in the teeth

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Feeling BetrayedPlay
Emphasizes the emotional impact of being let down during difficult times. SlideHe supported her throughout, so her leaving was a kick in the teeth.
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Support WithdrawnPlay
Suggests a sudden lack of support when it was most expected or needed. SlideThe cancelation of funding felt like a kick in the teeth to the researchers.
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Casual ExpressionPlay
Commonly used in informal situations among friends or in personal anecdotes. SlideIt was a kick in the teeth to find out they went to the concert without me.