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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Size and style Let’s face it, college dorms and housing are usually tight, leaving you without much room for bulky machines. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Let’s face it ownership isn’t exactly on the NFL’s marketing poster. Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Most people in Bucharest know about the risk and yet the city seems unprepared to face it. Andrei Popoviciu, The Dial, 21 July 2026 Simply plant the lightweight poles in the sand, face it into the breeze, and let the wind do the rest. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 June 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 31 Jul. 2026.

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