one in the eye for

phrase

An event or achievement which is unpleasant for someone, especially for those who considered it impossible or unwelcome; an annoyance.

“The success of Firefox is one in the eye for Microsoft.”

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Meanings

phrase
  1. idiomaticAn event or achievement which is unpleasant for someone, especially for those who considered it impossible or unwelcome; an annoyance.

    The success of Firefox is one in the eye for Microsoft.

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APA

one in the eye for. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/one%20in%20the%20eye%20for

MLA

“one in the eye for.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/one%20in%20the%20eye%20for. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “one in the eye for,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/one%20in%20the%20eye%20for.

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