Face facts Meaning in English
expression
ˈfeɪs/ /ˈfæks/, /ˈfækts
FAYS FAKTS
fˈeɪs/ /fˈækts
FAYS FAKTS
Definition
To accept and deal with a situation as it really is, even if it is unpleasant or difficult.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in slightly informal, direct speech, often when someone is avoiding reality or being unrealistic. Usually followed by the facts themselves or a statement like 'We need to face facts.' Avoid using in highly formal writing; often delivered as advice or a reality check.
Spanish: aceptar la realidad - afrontar los hechosPortuguese (BR): encarar os fatos - aceitar a realidadePortuguese (PT): enfrentar os factos - aceitar a realidadeChinese (Simplified): 面对现实 - 正视事实Chinese (Traditional): 面對現實 - 正視事實Hindi: हकीकत का सामना करनाArabic: مواجهة الحقائق - تقبل الواقعBengali: বাস্তবতাকে স্বীকার করা - সত্য মেনে নেওয়াRussian: смотреть правде в глаза - признать фактыJapanese: 現実を直視する - 事実を受け入れるVietnamese: đối mặt với sự thật - chấp nhận thực tếKorean: 현실을 직시하다 - 사실을 받아들이다Turkish: gerçeklerle yüzleşmekUrdu: حقیقت کا سامنا کرناIndonesian: menghadapi kenyataan - menerima fakta
Example Sentences
We have to face facts—the plan isn't working.
basic
It's time to face facts about his grades.
basic
You need to face facts and look for another job.
basic
She doesn't want to face facts, but their relationship is really over.
natural
Let’s face facts—we can’t afford that new car right now.
natural
Sometimes you just have to face facts and move on.
natural