to somebody's face

to (one's) face

To one directly, often quite literally by speaking face to face, as opposed to indirect methods. Hey, if you've got a problem with me, tell me to my face instead of complaining about me to everyone else at work.

See also: face, to

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to somebody’s ˈface

(say something) openly, when speaking to somebody: Would you really call her a liar to her face? ♢ I think he’s guilty but I’d never dare say it to his face. OPPOSITE: behind somebody’s back

See also: face, to

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