idiom
take at face value
TAYK at FAYS VAL-yoo
teɪk æt feɪs ˈvæljuːListen
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Syllable breakdown
takeatfacevalue
Dictionary meaning
accept something as it appears without looking deeper; believe what is presented without questioning underlying motives or hidden meanings; assume something is exactly what it seems to be
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