face up

1. To confront an unpleasant situation

   deal with (something unpleasant) head on

1. Tom faces up to three years in prison.

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2. Tom is facing up to thirty years in prison.

   deTom stehen bis zu dreißig Jahre Gefängnis bevor.

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3. His face lighted up with joy.

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4. The toothache made his face swell up.

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5. Tom faces up to three years if convicted.

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• face upзіткнутися, стикатисяTo confront an unpleasant situation
• face offTo confront (each other).
• face outTo carry off by bold looks; to see something unpleasant through with courage and spirit.
• face downTo confront; to abash by stern looks.