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face your fears

FAYSS yor FEERZ

feɪs jɔːr fɪərz

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Syllable breakdown

faceyourfears

Dictionary meaning

To confront situations, people, or challenges that frighten you rather than avoiding them.

Examples

  • She decided to face her fears and take the driving test again.

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