You are simply going to have to admit your mistake and face up to the boss.
•You must face up to the authorities if you have done something wrong.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
put a name to someone or something — put a name to (someone or something) : to think of and say the name of (someone or something) Can you put a name to the face in this photograph? I couldn t put a name to the emotion I was feeling. • • • Main Entry: ↑name … Useful english dictionary
sucker for someone or something — n. omeone who is prejudiced in favor of someone or something. □ I’m a sucker for a pretty face. □ Ted is a sucker for any dessert with whipped cream on it … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
face value — noun count or uncount the value of a stamp or coin that is shown on the front of it take someone/something at face value or accept someone/something at face value to accept someone or something without considering whether they really are what… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
face to face with someone — face to face with (someone/something) with someone or something in front of you. As I was going into the restaurant, I came face to face with my teacher, who was just leaving. Suddenly, I was face to face with a panther … New idioms dictionary
face to face with something — face to face with (someone/something) with someone or something in front of you. As I was going into the restaurant, I came face to face with my teacher, who was just leaving. Suddenly, I was face to face with a panther … New idioms dictionary
face — ► NOUN 1) the front part of a person s head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animal. 2) an expression on someone s face. 3) the surface of a thing, especially one presented to the view or with a particular function.… … English terms dictionary
face to face with — (someone/something) with someone or something in front of you. As I was going into the restaurant, I came face to face with my teacher, who was just leaving. Suddenly, I was face to face with a panther … New idioms dictionary
someone's face fits — ► someone s face fits Brit. someone has the necessary qualities for something. Main Entry: ↑face … English terms dictionary
face — face1 W1S1 [feıs] n ↑ear, ↑nose, ↑tooth, ↑eye ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(front of your head)¦ 2¦(expression)¦ 3 keep a straight face 4 pale faced/round faced etc 5 grim faced/serious faced etc … Dictionary of contemporary English
face — face1 [ feıs ] noun count *** ▸ 1 front of head ▸ 2 mountain/building side ▸ 3 side of coin ▸ 4 way something looks/appears ▸ 5 one flat side of object ▸ 6 front of clock ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) the front part of your head, where your eyes, nose, and… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
face — I [[t]fe͟ɪs[/t]] NOUN USES ♦ faces (Please look at category 28 to see if the expression you are looking for is shown under another headword.) 1) N COUNT: oft poss N Your face is the front part of your head from your chin to the top of your… … English dictionary
