Tag: take at face value

  • Pale in comparison

    Pale in comparison

    Phrase: Pale in comparison We’re often told not to compare things and instead take each thing at face value and accept it for what it is. This is extremely hard to do, especially when one thing pales in comparison to something else. What I mean is one thing seems less when it’s compared to something…

  • Take at face value

    Take at face value

    Phrase: Take (something) at face value With the Social media and fake news environment we live in today, it’s tough for us to take things at face value. When we take something at face value, we accept it as it is, are not skeptical about it and don’t look for an ulterior motive. As I…