Grammar fix
face reality
accept the truth
To accept or deal with the true situation, even if it is difficult or unpleasant.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- After losing his job, he had to face reality and start looking for new opportunities.daily life
- In my opinion, people should face reality when dealing with financial problems instead of pretending everything is fine.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: face reality
WrongYou need to face to reality.
RightYou need to face reality.
'Face' takes 'reality' directly — no 'to'.
Patternface reality
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Face reality' is the set phrase; 'confront the actual state of affairs' is a board memo.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
face realityface realitylet's face ithead-onfinally
Don't confuse it
Do not confuse with 'ignore reality', which means to avoid accepting the truth.