let's face it

phrase

let's face it

phrase
1

Colloquial Said about something said to be true (esp. an unpleasant truth); to admit something; often without "let's".

  • Face it. "It's raining cats and dogs" is an absurd yet evocative expression.
  • Let's face it. Climbing this mountain isn't gonna be easy, but the challenge itself is part of the point, isn't it?
Synonyms
face the facts, let's be honest, let's be frank
Related terms
face up to

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