face out
Britishverb
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to endure (trouble)
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to defy or act boldly in spite of (criticism, blame, etc)
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Also (esp US and Canadian): face down. to cause to concede by a bold stare
Example Sentences
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“Yes, I have,” she finally said, and when I peeked at her face out of the corner of my eye, she looked sad.
From Literature
With Jonathan’s face out of the water, Moose brought his own nose into the air, filling his lungs quickly.
From Literature
Mrs. Mull poked her pointy face out from under the brim of her yellow sunbonnet.
From Literature
"Becoming a celebrity, having your face out there and being in front of the camera… There's another layer of self-consciousness that kicks in."
From BBC
Two will face out to the field on a 45-degree angle, and the other lined up inward to get a photo of the ball going through.
From Seattle Times
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