face up to
US /feɪs ʌp tə/
UK /feɪs ʌp tə/

1.
enfrentar, encarar
to accept and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation
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You need to face up to your responsibilities.
Você precisa enfrentar suas responsabilidades.
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It's time to face up to the truth.
É hora de enfrentar a verdade.