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idiomtake sth at face valueto accept what someone has said or written, without thinking that it may not be completely true or may have some hidden meaning:If we take Mr Takahara's remarks at face value, we have to expect some major changes in the company.Things patients say during hypnosis cannot be taken at face value.Note The face value of a note (=piece of paper money) or a coin is the amount that is printed on it. However, its value may actually be more or less than that amount.
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