Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-ones-face
idiom
/tə ˌwʌnz ˈfeɪs/
Definition
To confront or directly approach someone, usually in relation to an issue or challenge.
Examples
- She told her friend exactly what she thought, to her face.
- Instead of gossiping about the manager, he decided to speak to him to his face.
- Confronting your fears often means facing them to your face.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe the act of facing someone directly, either to address a problem or to challenge them to their face rather than discussing it behind their back.
Synonyms
- Face-to-face
- Confront directly
- Address personally
