face it

Example Sentences

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The price implications are only going to get more obvious over time, and by the time it hits people in the face, it is going to be too late to do much about it.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“And let’s face it, we were making diddly in the past because the business was on its knees.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

So if you’re also struggling to get started, consider teaming up with a partner, friend or family member so that you don’t have to face it alone.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

"Because let's face it, if I walk on stage, push the artist out the way and stop the show, I'm going to get bottles of yellow liquid thrown at me."

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

The James Baldwin one about not being able to change anything unless you face it.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée