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Have the face to do something

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Negative Actions

The phrase is often associated with actions that are socially or morally frowned upon.

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She really had the face to copy my entire report!
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Emotional Weight

Using the phrase can convey a strong sense of shock or disapproval of someone's bold action.

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He had the face to say it was all my fault!
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Cultural Perceptions

Perceptions of what is audacious may vary by culture; use the phrase with awareness of cultural contexts.

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In our office, no one has the face to speak out against the manager.
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