Take (something) At Face Value Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Take (something) At Face Value Idiom mean?

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take (something) at face value What does take (something) at face value mean?	to take something that is said on its surface	I took my friend's comments at face value.
take (something) at face value What does take (something) at face value mean?	to accept something as the truth and with no hidden meaning	I was forced to take what my boss said at face value.
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Faint heart never won fair lady What does "Faint heart never won fair lady" mean?	This means that you will not get the partner of your dreams if you lack the confidence to let them know how you feel.

able to (do something) standing on one's head What does "able to (do something) standing on one's head" mean?	to be able to do something very easily and quickly	The man is able to do his job standing on his head.
out of order What does "out of order" mean?	to be against the rules, to be not suitable	His question was ruled out of order by the judge and he was not able to ask it.
blow-by-blow account/description What does "blow-by-blow account/description" mean?	a description or account that provides much detail	I gave my friend a blow-by-blow account of the game last night.
get a load of (someone or something) What does "get a load of (someone or something) " mean?	to take a good look at someone or something	"Get a load of that man over there with the four dogs."
same to you What does "same to you" mean?	the same comment applies to you	"The same to you," the boy said when his friend said that he was stupid.

Heart misses a beat What does "Heart misses a beat" mean?	If your heart misses a beat, you are suddenly shocked or surprised. ('Heart skips a beat' is an alternative)
rat out on (someone) What does "rat out on (someone)" mean?	to desert or betray someone	The boy ratted out on his friends and now they won`t talk to him.
on the edge of one`s seat What does "on the edge of one`s seat" mean?	to be nervously and excitedly waiting for something	I have been on the edge of my seat all day while I wait for the contest to begin.
fucking A What does "fucking A" mean?	a strong expression of satisfaction or delight.	A raise!? Fucking A!

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Take (something) At Face Value Idiom