This is lesson 12 from Idiom Part 2. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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English Idiom Part 2- Lesson 12- Idioms about Face
1- Fall flat on your face = To fail in an embarrassing or dramatic way.
He tried to impress everyone with his speech but fell flat on his face halfway through.
2- Face the consequences = To accept the results of one’s actions, especially negative ones.
If you break the rules, you’ll have to face the consequences.
3- Keep a straight face = To remain serious and not laugh, especially in a funny or ridiculous situation.
It was hard to keep a straight face when he walked in wearing that costume.
4- In the face (not heart) = Often used in expressions referring to physical appearance or immediate reaction, not emotions.
Her courage shone in the face of danger, even if her heart was pounding.
5- Face the fact that = To accept something unpleasant as true.
You need to face the fact that your project isn’t working.
6- Lose/Save face = To lose dignity or preserve one’s reputation/respect.
He apologized publicly to save face after the scandal.
7- Blue in the face = To try very hard or for a long time without success.
You can complain until you’re blue in the face, but they won’t change the policy.
8- It’s written all over your face = Your emotions or thoughts are very obvious from your expression.
Don’t deny it – it’s written all over your face that you’re upset.
9- Say something to my face = To say something directly to someone, not behind their back.
If you have a problem with me, say it to my face.
10- Stare (us) in the face = Very obvious.
We searched for hours, but the answer was staring us in the face the whole time.
11- Come face to face with sb/sth = To meet someone or something unexpectedly or directly.
I came face to face with a wild boar during our hike.
12- Put a face to a name = To finally meet someone you’ve only known by name or online, remember someone by face rather than name.
After months of emailing, it’s nice to put a face to a name.
13- Disappeared from the face of the earth = To vanish completely without a trace.
After the scandal, the celebrity disappeared from the face of the earth and was never seen in public again.
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