Face Value Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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face value What does face value mean?	the value or price printed on a stamp/bond/paper money etc.	I sold the postage stamps for their face value.
face value What does face value mean?	the truth of something on the surface	The woman is a very nice person but you must take what she says at face value.
face value What does face value mean?	the value or price printed on a stamp/bond/note/paper money	The face value of the stamp was very low but it was worth a lot of money.
face value What does face value mean?	the value or price printed on a stamp/bond/paper money etc.	I sold the postage stamps at their face value.
face value What does face value mean?	the truth of something on the surface	The woman is a very nice person but you must take what she says at face value.
face value What does face value mean?	the value or price printed on a stamp or bond or paper money	The face value of the stamp was very low but it was worth a lot of money.
	Some Random Idioms
have to (do something) What does "have to (do something)" mean?	be obliged or forced to do something	I have to leave at 4:00 or I will be late for my appointment.

make a clean sweep of (something) What does "make a clean sweep of (something)" mean?	do something completely or thoroughly	The new political party made a clean sweep of the large cities during the election.
Squeeze blood out of a turnip What does "Squeeze blood out of a turnip" mean?	When people say that you can't squeeze blood out of a turnip, it means that you cannot get something from a person, especially money, that they don't have.
eat humble pie What does "eat humble pie" mean?	to be humbled, to admit one`s error and apologize	Our boss was forced to eat humble pie after he made the wrong budget estimate for next year.
even so What does "even so" mean?	nevertheless, however	My friend always works but even so he has no money saved.
take stock What does "take stock" mean?	to count the items of merchandise or supplies in stock, to take inventory	The department store closes for three days every March in order to take stock.

to the extent that What does "to the extent that" mean?	to the degree that, in so far as	"To the extent that I am able, I will be happy to help you."
come to nothing/naught What does "come to nothing/naught" mean?	to end in failure	All of my efforts to help my sister find a job came to nothing.
caught in the middle What does "caught in the middle" mean?	to be caught between two opposing people or groups so it is difficult to remain neutral	I was caught in the middle when my friend and his girlfriend began to fight.
think a lot/great deal/highly/much of (someone or something) What does "think a lot/great deal/highly/much of (someone or something)" mean?	to like or think well of someone or something	My grandmother thinks a lot of her grandchildren.
give (someone) a run for their money What does "give (someone) a run for their money" mean?	to give someone a challenge, to give someone what they deserve	The young candidate for the city park board gave the more experienced candidates a run for their money during the election.

American Idioms and Expressions

Face Value Idiom