His barefaced audacity in asking for a promotion without doing any work was astounding.
barefaced cheek
Frequency:
45
%
She had the barefaced cheek to ask for a raise after just starting the job.
Idiomatic Expressions for barefaced
Phrase: barefaced cheek
Meaning: audacity or impudence shown without any attempt to hide it
Usage: She had the barefaced cheek to ask for a raise after only working at the company for a month.