Faccia a faccia
Example: Ci siamo incontrati faccia a faccia per parlare del progetto.
Definition
"Faccia a faccia" is an Italian adverbial phrase meaning face-to-face, used to describe a situation where people meet in person and directly, often for conversation or confrontation, as in the phrase: 'We met faccia a faccia to discuss the project.'
Etymology
The phrase "faccia a faccia" literally means 'face to face' in Italian, originating from the word 'faccia' meaning 'face.' It reflects the idea of two faces directly facing each other, emphasizing personal and direct interaction. Did you know it is often used to stress the importance of in-person meetings over indirect communication?
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