Grammar fix
face the truth
accept reality
to accept or deal with a difficult or unpleasant fact, even if you don't want to.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Sometimes it's hard to face the truth about your own mistakes.
In my opinion, people should face the truth about climate change, even if it's uncomfortable, because only then can we make real progress.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: It's hard to face with the truth.
Say: It's hard to face the truth.
'Face' takes 'the truth' directly — no 'with'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Face the truth' is the plain phrase; the formal version is therapy-report language.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
face the truth
- face the truth
- about
- sooner or later
- honestly