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Meaning of face up to | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To confront a condition or situation, typically one that is unpleasant or uncomfortable.

Equivalents

Deutsch sich etwas stellen
Español afrontar apechugar arrostrar plantar cara
Suomi myöntää
Galego afrontar arrostrar encarar
한국어 부딪치다
Polski stawiać czoła stawić czoła
Português encarar
Tiếng Việt đối mặt

Examples

“We must all face⟳ up to the fact that we're not getting any younger.”
“I can't seem to face⟳ up to the facts / I'm tense and nervous and I can't relax⟳”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

face-palm face-palms face-plant face-planted face-planting face-plants

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