| expression |
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meaning |
face (noun--
figurative meaning) |
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reputation; the opinion
others have
of someone |
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| face
(verb) |
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look
at directly; confront |
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| face
card |
|
playing
card that has
a picture of a person--
king,
queen, jack (knave) |
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| face
facts |
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consider
a situation
realistically and objectively,
especially if it is unpleasant |
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| faceless |
|
anonymous;
someone with
no characteristics that are
distinct
or easy to remember |
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| face
lift |
|
cosmetic
operation which
tightens the skin, removes
wrinkles, and causes
someone to appear
younger |
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| face the music |
|
hear the consequences
of one's actions
(often
punishment of some kind) |
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| face to face |
|
describes a personal
meeting--a meeting
when
each person involved can
look
at the other(s) |
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| face up to |
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bravely admit something
that is damaging
or unpleasant |
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| face value |
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(1) the stated value (for
example, of a coin or piece
of paper
money)
(2) value that something
seems to have, based on
its
appearance
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