in the face

Idioms  

More idioms and phrases containing in the face

• blue in the face
• fly in the face
• look one in the face
• red in the face
• slap in the face
• stare in the face
• talk someone's arm off (until blue in the face)

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in the face

But it could also simply be an indication of presidential frustration in the face of events and circumstances, some of his own making, that are turning against him.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Many have since raised doubts over whether the "pretty boy" was made for a career getting punched in the face.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

For much of human history, argues Ms. Bound-Alberti, people didn’t put particular stock in the face.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

While economic activity has remained buoyant in the face of the war and tariffs, he said, “the economy is not invulnerable.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

There were harvest expenses staring me in the face, along with trying to finish repaying Uncle Chester’s IOU.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson