faced up to
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faced up to — phrasal verb
1. To finally accept and deal with a difficult situation or unpleasant truth, espec
1.phrasal verb
Definition
To finally accept and deal with a difficult situation or unpleasant truth, especially one that you had been avoiding for a long time.
Example
After months of denial, Minho finally faced up to his drinking problem and asked for help.
The government must face up to the fact that the education system needs major changes.