in the face

1. In addition to the idiom beginning with in the face, also see 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).

Example Sentences

Slot was in defiant mood in the aftermath of another disappointment, going through his full range of brave faces while accentuating the positive in the face of evidence to the contrary.

From BBC

Maybe that should have been staring the party in the face: her original pitch for the job was "Renewal 2030" - a date past the next general election.

From BBC

Realistically, from a human-power perspective, all a queer minority can do in the face of a majority tidal shift is bravely let the show go on until someone burns down the theatre.

From Salon

“Having these projects come to fruition is really the only chance we have at insulating people from skyrocketing utility bills year after year,” Lee said — particularly in the face of energy-thirsty AI.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking on his podcast this week, Bill Burr defended his Riyadh performance in the face of the backlash.

From BBC