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face it

Idioms  

  1. see face up to.

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"It is hard, but countries have to face it."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

So if you’re also struggling to get started, consider teaming up with a partner, friend or family member so that you don’t have to face it alone.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Let’s face it: The stigma for men is real and it has consequences.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

"In the year ending March 2025, we made a small surplus, giving us the resilience to navigate the financial challenges we currently face," it said.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

And they will face it either by living or dying, either by accepting or questioning.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

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