face to face

• Идиоматическое выражение, означающее нахождение в непосредственном присутствии кого-либо или чего-либо, часто используемое для описания личной встречи или противостояния без каких-либо барьеров или посредников.

An idiomatic expression meaning being in the direct presence of someone or something, often used to describe a personal meeting or confrontation without any barriers or intermediaries.

1. In person meetingA2formal

   Being in the same physical space and directly looking at someone while communicating.

   Лично

   • We need to discuss this face to face, not over the phone.
   • She prefers face-to-face meetings for important negotiations.
   • They finally met face to face after years of online correspondence.

2. Direct confrontationB2informal

   Being in a situation where you must deal with something directly, often a problem or challenge.

   Лицом к лицу

   • He came face to face with his biggest fear during the hike.
   • The company is now face to face with bankruptcy.
   • She stood face to face with her accuser in court.