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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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 Validating because, let’s face it, there was always a vibe with these two. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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