face · v
face (PROBLEM)
B2 If you face a problem, or a problem faces you, you have to deal with it.
Dictionary examples:
Passengers could face long delays. (22.7)
You're faced with a very difficult choice there. (26.2)
This is one of the many problems faced by working mothers. (27.5)
can't face sb/sth/doing sth ()
B2 to not want to do something or deal with someone, often because it is difficult or unpleasant
Dictionary examples:
I knew someone had to tell her but I couldn't face it. (24.3)
How can I face him now that he knows what I've done? (38.1)
I can't face walking up all those steps again. (55.5)
face (ACCEPT)
B2 to accept that something unpleasant is true and start to deal with the situation
Dictionary examples:
He's dying but he refuses to face the truth. (30.2)
We have to face facts here - we simply don't have enough money. (35.9)
I think Phil has to face the fact that she no longer loves him. (36.9)
face the music
C1 to accept punishment or criticism for something bad that you have done
Dictionary examples:
If she doesn't have a good reason for being late, she'll just have to face the music. (36.7)
let's face it
C2 something that you say before you say something that is unpleasant but true
Dictionary examples:
Let's face it, none of us are getting any younger. (32.6)
face (DIRECTION)
B1 to be or turn in a particular direction
Dictionary examples:
My phone always faces down when my boss walks by. (0.0)
The lazy student faced his pillow instead of his textbook. (0.0)
The pizza slice always faces my mouth, no matter how I turn. (0.0)
She turned to face him. (20.1)
Our house faces north/south/east/west. (31.7)
The café faces (towards) the sea. (53.1)