idiom
Business
Take at Face Value
TAYK at FAYS VAL-yoo
/teɪk æt feɪs ˈvæljuː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Takeatfacevalue
Dictionary meaning
To accept something as it appears, without deeper analysis.
Examples
- Don't take the proposal at face value — read the underlying assumptions.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'face' and 'val'.
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