take at face value
1take at face value — take (something) at face value to accept something because of the way it first looks or seems, without thinking about what else it could mean. These results should not be taken at face value careful analysis is required to assess their full… …
2face value — 1) value or price printed on a stamp/bond/paper money etc. He gave me the face value that was printed on the used stamps. 2) seeming value or truth of something He is a nice person but you must always take at face value what he says …
3take something at face value — take someone/something at face value accept someone/something at face value phrase to accept someone or something without considering whether they really are what they claim to be These threats should not be taken at face value. Thesaurus: to… …
4Face Value — Face Value …
5face value — Face Face (f[=a]s), n. [F., from L. facies form, shape, face, perh. from facere to make (see {Fact}); or perh. orig. meaning appearance, and from a root meaning to shine, and akin to E. fancy. Cf. {Facetious}.] 1. The exterior form or appearance… …
6face value — Face Face (f[=a]s), n. [F., from L. facies form, shape, face, perh. from facere to make (see {Fact}); or perh. orig. meaning appearance, and from a root meaning to shine, and akin to E. fancy. Cf. {Facetious}.] 1. The exterior form or appearance… …
7take someone at face value — take someone/something at face value accept someone/something at face value phrase to accept someone or something without considering whether they really are what they claim to be These threats should not be taken at face value. Thesaurus: to… …
8face value — n 1.) take sth at face value to accept a situation or accept what someone says, without thinking there may be a hidden meaning ▪ You shouldn t always take his remarks at face value. 2.) [singular, U] the value or cost shown on the front of… …
9face value — noun count or uncount the value of a stamp or coin that is shown on the front of it take someone/something at face value or accept someone/something at face value to accept someone or something without considering whether they really are what… …
10take something at face value — take (something) at face value to accept something because of the way it first looks or seems, without thinking about what else it could mean. These results should not be taken at face value careful analysis is required to assess their full… …
