echar en rostro: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin Americaformalneutralfigurative
  • To fling a reproach in someone's face; to confront someone by blaming or accusing them of a fault.
  • To present a criticism or accusation to someone in a direct, often forceful manner.

  Examples

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  • Durante la reunión, le echó en rostro su falta de compromiso con el proyecto sin ningún tipo de tacto.

    During the meeting, he flung his lack of commitment to the project in his face with no tact.

  • ¿Por qué me echas en rostro ese error delante de todos? Podrías decírmelo en privado.

    Why do you throw that mistake in my face in front of everyone? You could tell me privately.

  • Cuando Ana le echó en rostro su mentira, él no supo qué responder y evitó la mirada.

    When Ana confronted him by blaming him for his lie, he didn’t know what to say and avoided eye contact.