Face up Meaning in English
expression
ˈfeɪs/ /ˈəp
FAYS-uhp
fˈeɪs/ /ˈʌp
FAYS-up
Definition
To deal with a difficult situation courageously, or to have your face turned or directed upward (physically).
Usage & Nuances
Common in both literal (body position: 'lie face up') and figurative senses ('face up to your mistakes'). The phrase 'face up to' always needs 'to' when used metaphorically. Used in both formal and informal contexts.
Spanish: afrontar - mirar hacia arribaPortuguese (BR): encarar - deitar-se de costas (virado para cima)Portuguese (PT): enfrentar - deitar-se de costas (virado para cima)Chinese (Simplified): 面对 - 面朝上Chinese (Traditional): 面對 - 面朝上Hindi: सामना करना - ऊपर की ओर मुँह करनाArabic: واجه - مستلقٍ على الظهرBengali: উপরে মুখ করে থাকা - সাহসের সঙ্গে মোকাবিলা করাRussian: лицом вверх - смело встретиться (с чем-то)Japanese: 上向きになる - 立ち向かうVietnamese: nằm ngửa - đối mặt (với điều gì đó)Korean: 위를 향하다 - 맞서다Turkish: yüzü yukarı bakmak - cesurca karşı koymakUrdu: چہرہ اوپر کی طرف کرنا - دلیری سے سامنا کرناIndonesian: menghadap ke atas - menghadapi (sesuatu dengan berani)
Example Sentences
Please face up when lying on the table.
basic
You need to face up to your responsibilities.
basic
The painting should hang face up on the wall.
basic
It’s time to face up to the facts and move on.
natural
Make sure all documents are face up before you scan them.
natural
Sometimes you just have to face up and deal with whatever comes.
natural