noun
I don't like the expression on your face
He has the face of someone who is very proud of himself. Modern farming has changed the face of the countryside
She puts on a bold face, but we know she was deeply hurt by your remarks
You might lose face if you admit you were wrong
Who would have the face to name such a hotel 'The Palace'?
The building will have a face of white marble
The card landed face up. The face of the clock is enamelled
We met face to face for the first time in the courtroom
Some experts attacked the report for flying in the face of received wisdom
When I said I would be there, she made a face
On the face of it, I assumed that he was guilty
I suppose I ought to show my face at the office party
I told him to his face that he was a liar
verb
In the jungle we faced grave danger from man-eating tigers. She faces her first audience tonight
Our rooms face the lake. Facing page 22 is a map of the area
The collar is faced with velvet
I'll not be faced down by that impudent clerk
face up to
We must all face up to our own shortcomings
You wouldn't be able to face up to your wife if you'd forgotten her birthday
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