face it

idiom
UK: /feɪs ɪt/
US: /feɪs ɪt/

  1. To accept a difficult or unpleasant fact or situation.

    1. I know it's hard, but you have to face it and move on. [ ] [ ]
    2. We must face it, our resources are limited and we need a new plan. [ ] [ ]

  2. To confront or deal with something bravely and directly.

    1. You need to face it, or the problem will only get worse. [ ] [ ]
    2. Let's face it, this task is challenging but we can work together. [ ] [ ]
face it phrasal-verb

  1. To be sure about something; admit something; be realistic.

    1. Let's face it, I am not the best player. [ ] [ ]
    2. I don't like to face it but our team cannot win this game tonight. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "face it" in English means: To accept a difficult or unpleasant fact or situation., To confront or deal with something bravely and directly..

The phonetic transcription of "face it" is /feɪs ɪt/ in British English and /feɪs ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "face it": "I know it's hard, but you have to face it and move on.". More examples on the page.