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face the facts

Verb

Meaning

face the facts (third-person singular simple present faces the facts, present participle facing the facts, simple past and past participle faced the facts)

Alternative form of face facts

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Examples

Never give up. And never, under any circumstances, face the facts. Ruth Gordon

Face the facts of being what you are, for that is what changes what you are. Soren Kierkegaard

Every actress has to face the facts there are younger, more beautiful girls right behind you. Once you've gone beyond the vanity of the business, you'll take on the tough roles. Jean Simmons

I think there is one smashing rule: never face the facts. Ruth Gordon

Optimism is denial, so face the facts and move on. Douglas MacArthur

Let's face the facts and get at the root of trouble. American Proverb

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