Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stare-someone-in-the-face
idiom
/stɛər ˈsʌmwʌn ɪn ðə feɪs/
Definition
To look directly at someone with a fixed gaze, often implying confrontation or intensity.
Examples
- When the problem of climate change started to stare us in the face, we knew action was necessary.
- She realized her mistakes were staring her in the face and it was time to make things right.
Meaning
This expression typically suggests a direct acknowledgment of a situation or person, often indicating that the issue cannot be ignored.
Synonyms
- confront head-on
- face up to
- be confronted by
