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face to face
01
möta en oroande situation
in an inevitable confrontation with an unpleasant or difficult situation
What 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.
02
ansikte mot ansikte
within each other's presence
03
ansikte mot ansikte
directly facing each other
Exempel
Town hall meetings allowed constituents direct access to raise concerns with their elected lawmakers face to face.
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.
