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.
In my opinion, people should face reality when dealing with financial problems instead of pretending everything is fine.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: You need to face to reality.
Say: You need to face reality.
'Face' takes 'reality' directly — no 'to'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'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 reality
- face reality
- let's face it
- head-on
- finally