How to Pronounce "look in the face"
expression
LUUK in thuh/ thee FAYS
LUUK in thuh/ thee FAYS
Definition
To look directly at someone's face, often implying courage, honesty, or facing a situation directly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfeɪs
British English
lˈʊk/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUUK in thuh/ thee FAYS
UK
LUUK in thuh/ thee FAYS
Listen in Context
He could not look her in the face after lying to her.
Please look me in the face when you talk.
I can't look my teacher in the face if I fail this test.
Sometimes you just have to look your fears in the face and keep going.