Phrase: Let's face it

Phrase:  "Let's face it"

Meaning / Usage:

• We use this phrase to introduce an idea or a fact that we don't like but that we can't change.

• Used to say that someone must accept an unpleasant fact or situation

• This phase is used to say that something is true and cannot be denied.

• "Let's face it" is something that you say before you say something that is unpleasant but true.

For example, you have a friend and your friend wants to be an astronaut and you say, "Let's face it, NASA only employ people with science degrees." 

Example Dialog 1

A: You'd be really good at marketing, I'm sure.

B: Maybe. But let's face it - I don't have any qualifications or experience.

Example Dialog 2

A: Every day Jun tells me how much he loves Rolls Royce cars.

B: Yes, but let's face it, the only way he'll ever have one is if he steals it!

Example Sentences

• Let's face it, most of us don't get enough exercise.

• Face it, a lot of people don't even bother to vote.

• Let's face it, we both know why I stopped working there.

• Let's face it, we're not going to win.

• Let’s face it, I’m never going to be a great artist.

• Let's face it, you're going to be late whether you go by bus or train.

• Let's face it, drinking is a socially acceptable habit.

• Let's face it, no one's going to lend us any money.

• Let's face it, Miranda, not many people of your age can afford to buy a house like this.

• Let's face it, Scott. We're not as young as we used to be.

• Let’s face it, unless we plan ahead we are going to be in trouble.

• Let's face it, Hannah, you never wanted to go on this trip.

• Let's face it, you will never be a rock star like Axl Rose.

• I'm not sure he has the right skill set for this position, and, let's face it, his interview was pretty poor.

• Let’s face it. He married her for her money, not for love.

• Let's face it, my test scores are not good enough to get a scholarship to college.

Related words/phrases: 

"let's be honest"

"let's accept the fact"

"we can't deny the fact"

"let's accept reality"

"let’s see things as they are"