"In spite of" - phraseology. "Despite the face" what does it mean?

"You must do this work, regardless ...". The phraseology that goes last, we will consider today. By the way, it is usually used with the preposition "on".

"Look" - stylistically high and outdated version of "look"

If a person learns this, he will not have difficulty understanding the meaning of the expression. There is one more stable word combination - "in spite of". It means the same thing as the one under consideration.

For example. The chief approaches and says:

" Petrov, you must deliver this project on time, despite the circumstances."

"But Sergei Kuzmich, you know how much work I have!"

-Yes, I know Petrov, but in spite of ...

- I know this phraseology. Do not continue. I understood. Everything will be ready.

It is easy to see that "in spite of" is a more frequent option, because it is less pathetic and pompous.

Do something without relying on authorities

Where does the pathos and high stylistic coloring come from? The fact is that the expression under consideration has a biblical source - phraseology "despite the face".

He meets in the Old and New Testaments and means that a person must do his work, not paying attention to external pressure, whatever it is expressed. Usually we are talking about the authority and social status of others.

It is easiest to imagine and illustrate the expression on the example of the professional life of lawyers and prosecutors. A lot of wonderful films were made about this - "Several good guys" (1992), "The time to kill" (1996). The plot of these films is different, but they are united by the fact that the hero must withstand the pressure of both external and internal factors (beliefs, habits of work). He must defend his position, regardless (phraseology here is quite suitable) no matter what.

It is clear with lawyers. In the same category of people are teachers. It would seem, a little: well, what is the evaluation of knowledge in comparison with the protection of life? However, sometimes very much in the life of a person depends on the role of a teacher. And from one assessment, the fate of a person can depend, and this is without jokes and exaggeration. Therefore, teachers should do their work, regardless (the phraseology here is quite appropriate) for individuals and addictions.

But this is not possible to work in this way for all, unfortunately.