in the face of
When encountering opposition
In the face of means confronting or despite—when something stands before you as a challenge or obstacle.
She remained calm in the face of criticism.
They pressed on in the face of mounting evidence against them.
The phrase suggests meeting difficulty directly rather than avoiding it, though it can simply mean "given" or "considering": In the face of these facts, we had to reconsider.
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- under fireBeing attacked or criticized
- dangerExposure to harm
- standUpright support structure
- standing tallRemaining proudly upright
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