英语趣味迷你剧第9集:我们之间结束了

Fred and Betty: Is this the End?
Episode 9: Betty Breaks It Off

Betty: Face up to it Fred. This time, IT'S OVER!!!

FACE UP TO

Meaning: If you face up to something, you accept the existence of a difficult situation. 勇敢地对付;面对事实
He had to face up to the fact that his family disapproved of his wife.
他必须面对家人不赞同婚事的事实。
He faced up to his difficulties manfully.
他以男子汉的气概勇敢地面对困难。

Grammar: This phrasal verb must have an object. You can not separate the verb from its particles.
She faced up to the problem - RIGHT
She faced up to it - RIGHT

She faced the problem up to - WRONG
She faced it up to - WRONG
She faced up the problem to - WRONG
She faced up it to - WRONG
She faced up to - WRONG

Synonyms: confront, accept, deal with, take on, take on board, tackle, come to terms with, stop hiding from

confront:勇敢地面对;正视;对抗
confront danger
勇敢地面对危险

deal with:应付;处理
He has learnt to deal properly with all kinds of complicated situations.
他已学会恰当地应付各种复杂局面。

take on: 承担
He is unwilling to take on heavy responsibilities.
他不愿承担重任。

come to terms with 甘心忍受（不愉快的处境）