face with

Idioms and Phrases

Confront, as in When he was faced with the evidence, he admitted it . [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

He’s also set records for balancing a lawnmower on his chin, getting hit in the face with wet sponges, and slicing grapes with a sword while standing on a ball.

From NewsForKids.net

Nursery staff first noticed bruises on Charlie's head in April, and in May the toddler was taken to hospital as he had bruises across his face, with Ms Roberts telling doctors her son had fallen, the court heard.

From BBC

Mr Rudakubana was sitting with a single prison officer behind him and holding his grey sweatshirt over his face with his left hand.

From BBC

An emotional Harvey covered her face with both hands after her book was announced as the winner.

From Los Angeles Times

After a struggle the woman managed to strike the attacker in the face with her torch a number of times before breaking free and running for help.

From BBC

Related Words

• accost
• defy
• encounter
• meet
• oppose
• repel
• resist