at face value

phrase

1

: for the price that is printed on something

We bought the tickets at face value.

2

: as true or genuine without being questioned or doubted

After all his lying, nothing he says now should be taken/accepted at face value.

Examples of at face value in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And most of the networks landed somewhere in the middle, acknowledging the address without taking Trump at face value. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Should county leaders accept those projections at face value? — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2026

Unlike any other major sporting event, Wimbledon still allows fans to queue for a chance to buy same-day show-court seats at face value, or enter the grounds for as little as £33. — Nick Pachelli, Time, 11 July 2026

For buyers, the implication is that supply commitments cannot be taken at face value. — Krutarth Shah, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Rhymes for at face value

• eigenvalue
• undervalue