idioms using “face”

Take something at face value

To accept something without question

“The jury took the witness’s answers at face value and acquitted him of wrongdoing.”

Keep a straight face

To refrain from laughing

“The actress’s lines were so funny that she couldn’t keep a straight face while she was delivering them.”

Fly in the face of

To conflict or contradict

“The plan to hold the parade on Monday flies in the face of a 100-year tradition.”

Face to face

To meet and speak in person

“This is too important to speak about on the phone; let’s meet face to face.”

Get in someone’s face

To annoy in an aggressive manner

“Just politely ask why he isn’t finished yet. There’s no need to get in his face.”