Face to face
Example: They meet face to face to discuss the plan
Definition
"Face to face" is an adverbial phrase describing a situation where people meet or communicate directly in the same physical space, allowing for personal interaction and immediate exchange, rather than through a medium such as phone or internet.
Etymology
The phrase "face to face" originates from the literal positioning of two individuals with their faces turned toward each other, emphasizing direct and personal contact. This expression has been used since at least the 14th century to highlight physical proximity and direct communication.
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"Face to face" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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