at face value
Definition of at face value
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.
From the M-W Editors
Word by Word Definitions
: the front part of the head that in humans extends from the forehead to the chin and includes the mouth, nose, cheeks, and eyes
: the face as a means of identification : countenance
: presence, sight
: to confront impudently
: to line near the edge especially with a different material
: to cover the front or surface of
: the monetary worth of something : market price
: a fair return or equivalent in goods, services, or money for something exchanged
: relative worth, utility, or importance
: to consider or rate highly : prize, esteem
: to estimate or assign the monetary worth of : appraise
: to rate or scale in usefulness, importance, or general worth : evaluate
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