Face it out In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "face it out", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Caroline Tran calendar 2020-12-06 11:12

Meaning of Face it out

Synonyms:

stand your ground , to stick to one's guns

Face it out informal verb phrase

To confront with someone or something directly, often in an unpleasant situation to solve a problem
 

After the conflict, we were told to face it out but we just couldn't.

Your problem is big but you shouldn't be afraid. Just face it out!

To be turned or placed in a particular direction so that something can be seen clearly 

I want all the labels of these files to face out so that I can easily identify which is which.

While the tests are being delivered, the candidates must flip their test over so that the questions don't face out.

Other phrases about:

these things are sent to try us

This idiom is often used to express that you should accept an unpleasant situation or event because you cannot change it.

The author of your own misfortune
to be blamed because of one's own problem
you can't unring a bell

Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.

to ask for trouble
to behave in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties
button your lip
To stop talking about anything

Grammar and Usage of Face it out

Verb Forms

  • faced it out
  • faces it out
  • facing it out

The verb "face" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Face it out

(Image Source: Wikipedia)

The idiom has been in use since at least the 1880’s, advising you to accept and not trying to deny truths even when they are unpleasant.

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