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
Synonyms
Examples
Never give up. And never, under any circumstances, face the facts.
Face the facts of being what you are, for that is what changes what you are.
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.
I think there is one smashing rule: never face the facts.
Optimism is denial, so face the facts and move on.
Let's face the facts and get at the root of trouble.