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Kick somebody in the teeth

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Feeling Betrayed

Emphasizes the emotional impact of being let down during difficult times.

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He supported her throughout, so her leaving was a kick in the teeth.
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Support Withdrawn

Suggests a sudden lack of support when it was most expected or needed.

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The cancelation of funding felt like a kick in the teeth to the researchers.
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Casual Expression

Commonly used in informal situations among friends or in personal anecdotes.

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It was a kick in the teeth to find out they went to the concert without me.
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