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To look in the face

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Look \Look\, v. t.
   1. To look at; to turn the eyes toward.

   2. To seek; to search for. [Obs.]

            Looking my love, I go from place to place.
                                                  --Spenser.

   3. To expect. [Obs.] --Shak.

   4. To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as,
      to look down opposition.

            A spirit fit to start into an empire, And look the
            world to law.                         --Dryden.

   5. To express or manifest by a look.

            Soft eyes looked love to eyes which spake again.
                                                  --Byron.

   {To look daggers}. See under {Dagger}.

   {To look in the face}, to face or meet with boldness or
      confidence; hence, sometimes, to meet for combat.

   {To look out}, to seek for; as, prudent persons look out
      associates good reputation.
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