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Meaning of 'One in the eye'

What does the saying 'One in the eye' mean?

Idiom: One in the eye

Meaning:

If you achieve something that will irritate someone because they did not think that you were capable it is one in the eye for them.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Body and bodily functions | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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