at face value
idiom
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.
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But Season 5 of the series takes these thirsty tweets at face value rather than with the sense of irony with which they were likely written.
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Judy Berman, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
Bryson says to avoid taking these claims at face value.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
Taking the time trial data at face value, the results still look pretty encouraging.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 19 Apr. 2025
Or take Griffin Mill’s name at face value: This is who Tim Robbins’ character in The Player has become 33 years later.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
Bryson says to avoid taking these claims at face value.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
Taking the time trial data at face value, the results still look pretty encouraging.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 19 Apr. 2025
Or take Griffin Mill’s name at face value: This is who Tim Robbins’ character in The Player has become 33 years later.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for at face value
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“At face value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20face%20value. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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