Losing the championship game in the final seconds was a real kick in the teeth
After all his hard work, getting fired was a huge kick in the teeth
The company's decision to downsize felt like a kick in the teeth to the loyal employees
She felt like her efforts had been met with a kick in the teeth when her proposal was rejected
He described the unexpected price increase as a kick in the teeth for his budget
For the struggling artist, the gallery's refusal to exhibit his work was a significant kick in the teeth
The politician's broken promise was a political kick in the teeth to his supporters
Having his research stolen was a devastating kick in the teeth for the scientist
The bad news about her father's health was a cruel kick in the teeth
After being so hopeful, the cancellation of the event was a disappointing kick in the teeth
I can't believe he quit without notice.
That was a real kick in the teeth for the team.
Now we have to pick up his slack.
Losing the promotion was a real kick in the teeth
That rejection was a harsh blow to his confidence
The news felt like a severe setback for him