face it

phrase

—used to say that something is true and cannot be denied
Face it, a lot of people don't even bother to vote.

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Because let’s face it, the only thing kids like more than puppies are dinosaurs. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026 The Office Was Built For A Different Era​ Let’s face it, so many of us are still trying to solve yesterday's workplace problems. — Sarah Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Size and style Let’s face it, college dorms and housing are usually tight, leaving you without much room for bulky machines. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Most people in Bucharest know about the risk and yet the city seems unprepared to face it. — Andrei Popoviciu, The Dial, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for face it

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“Face it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/face%20it. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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