to look in the face

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to look in the face - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Look \Look\, v. t.
     1. To look at; to turn the eyes toward.
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     2. To seek; to search for. [Obs.]
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              Looking my love, I go from place to place.
                                                    --Spenser.
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     3. To expect. [Obs.] --Shak.
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     4. To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as,
        to look down opposition.
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              A spirit fit to start into an empire,
              And look the world to law.            --Dryden.
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     5. To express or manifest by a look.
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              Soft eyes looked love to eyes which spake again.
                                                    --Byron.
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     To look daggers. See under Dagger.
  
     To look in the face, to face or meet with boldness or
        confidence; hence, sometimes, to meet for combat.
  
     To look out, to seek for; to search out; as, prudent
        persons look out associates of good reputation.
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