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face up to

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intr, adverb+preposition to accept (an unpleasant fact, reality, etc)

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Also, face it . Confront or accept an unpleasant or difficult situation. For example, Jane had to face up to the possibility of being fired , or Face it—you were wrong . [Late 1700s] Also see face the music .

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