let's face (the) facts

let's face (the) facts

We have to accept or confront the truth about something or its consequences. Let's face facts: there's no way for us to recover from this financially. Let's face the facts: once you have kids, you have to start being a responsible adult.
See also: face, fact
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • face (the) facts
  • face facts
  • come face to face with (someone or something)
  • come face to face with someone
  • come face to face with something
  • intercede with (someone or something)
  • face head-on
  • money maker
  • sow the wind and reap the whirlwind
  • sow the wind, (and) reap the whirlwind