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one in the eye for
phr. (context idiomatic English) An event or achievement which is unpleasant for someone, especially for those who considered it impossible or unwelcome; an annoyance.
Usage examples of "one in the eye for".
It must be a book that will be one in the eye for the whole filthy military gang, no matter whether German, Russian, American or what, so that people can understand how imbecile and rotten this saber-rattling idiocy is.
This is one in the eye for the Lotus Flower Lodge and the Red Fire Lodge.