| Id | ESLPod_1042_WE_1759 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1042 |
| Episode Title | Being Diagnosed With and Treated For Cancer |
| Phrase | to face facts |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to face facts" means to accept reality or to confront and accept an unpleasant truth: "Let's face facts: this relationship isn't working and we should probably end it soon." The phrase "to face the music" means to accept the punishment for what one has done: "Justin finally decided it was time to face the music, so he confessed to the crime at the police station." The phrase "to face off" means to have an argument, discussion, or fight with another person: "The best professional wrestlers are going to face off tomorrow night." Finally, the phrase "can't face (something)" means unable to do something because it seems too difficult or unpleasant: "I just can't face the thought of telling Susan such bad news." |
| Topics | Health + Medicine |
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