face facts

face (the) facts

to confront the truth about someone or something; to confront and accept the consequences of something. Eventually, you will have to face the facts. Times are hard.

face facts

also let's face (the) facts

we must accept the truth of this (let's) face it You have to face facts - when your boss tells you she doesn't like your report, you'd better rewrite it.

Related vocabulary: get real

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Efua	-	Western African, Akan
Griffith	['grifiθ]
Roffe	-	Swedish
Ghassan	-	Arabic
Athersmith	['æθəsmiθ]
Isobel	-	Scottish