stare (someone) in the face

: to look fixedly often with wide-open eyes

: to show oneself conspicuously

: to stand on end : bristle

: the act or an instance of staring

: some person : somebody

: 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