to someone's face

idiom

: directly to someone
If you have something to say about me, you should say it to my face.

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Recent Examples on the Web Ethan was a beloved member of our chapter who never failed to bring a smile to someone's face or uplift them from a difficult time. Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2022

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“To someone's face.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20someone%27s%20face. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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