Hledat
face to face
01
in an inevitable confrontation with an unpleasant or difficult situation
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "face to face" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "face to face" is not precisely documented. This usage of the phrase is derived from the literal meaning of individuals being in close physical proximity and looking directly at each other during a conversation or interaction. Over time, this expression has evolved to include the concept of confronting challenging or uncomfortable situations directly, without a specific documented origin.
Example
Eventually, he came face to face with discrimination again.
They knew they had to meet face to face with their financial struggles and come up with a plan to overcome them.
02
within each other's presence
03
directly facing each other
Blízká Slova
