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

In the past, large amounts of evidence in a criminal investigation could be taken mostly at face value, especially images and videos. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

However, that doesn’t mean every story should be taken at face value. — Peter Garraghan, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The first time Christian had refused services, at midnight, Lojo had taken the answer at face value and moved on. — Anand Giridharadas, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026

But taken at face value, the comments indicate scope for further hikes. — Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for at face value

• eigenvalue
• undervalue