face up to

face up to  {v. phr.}

1. Храбро противостоять кому-либо или чему-либо; признавать.

Jack doesn't want to face up to the fact that Helen doesn't love him anymore.

Jane cannot face up to her mother-in-law who always wins every argument they have.

2. Признавать что-либо перед кем-либо; признавать содеянное.

Jim had to face up to having stolen a sweater from the department store.

Прот.: FACE DOWN.