face it

phrase

—used to say that something is true and cannot be denied
Face it, a lot of people don't even bother to vote.

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In what ways the life of a creative artist, and the deaths that inevitably scar it, can leak into the ensuing work—through the cracks of a poem, or a movie, or a song—is, let’s face it, a conundrum that has been worried into exhaustion. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 Many have pointed to the pandemic for slaughtering a number of independent cinemas, but let’s face it, even with streaming easing, the format has made moviegoers more discerning about what’s worth their attention and dollars outside the home. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 With comedic all-stars like David, Rudd and — let’s face it — Gronk, the Mannings made sure the script wasn’t too tight. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 Maybe a future article could showcase female musicians, not just the singers, since — let’s face it — for years men have had opportunities to dominate the music industry. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for face it

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“Face it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/face%20it. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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