head-on

head-on

1. Directly; without hesitation. I'm nervous about having to make a presentation to the entire board, but it is a challenge I will meet head-on.
2. With the front or head facing forward. It was a head-on collision—that's why my windshield is cracked.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

head on

directly; head to head. I think we need to face this threat head on. Let's be proactive not reactive!
See also: head, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

head on

1. With the face or front first, as in The two bicycles collided head on. [Early 1800s]
2. In direct conflict, in open opposition, as in They decided to meet the opposition head on.
See also: head, on
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • head on
  • face head-on
  • without flinching
  • without demur
  • (one's) head off
  • head off
  • your head off
  • take (something) as (the) gospel truth
  • take (something) for (the) gospel truth
  • take as gospel