idiom
take at face value
TAYK at FAYS VAL-yoo
teɪk æt feɪs ˈvæljuːListen
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Syllable breakdown
takeatfacevalue
Dictionary meaning
to accept something as exactly what it appears to be without looking for hidden meaning or ulterior motive; to believe the surface presentation without questioning whether it accurately reflects the underlying reality
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