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Let's face it

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29 April 2025

Let's face it

We use this expression to introduce a negative idea that we have to accept.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

You'd be really good at marketing, I'm sure.

Maybe. But let's face it - I don't have any qualifications or experience.

Example 2

Every day Jun tells me how much he loves Rolls Royce cars.

Yes, but let's face it, the only way he'll ever have one is if he steals it!

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