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face up to

To confront a condition or situation, typically one that is unpleasant or uncomfortable.
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We must all face up to the fact that we're not getting any younger.

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Submitted on February 07, 2011

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hacer frente a

ಮುಖಾಮುಖಿಯಾಗಿ

usque ad faciem

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