at face value
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at face value
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (literally)
a. tomado al pie de la letra (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
At face value, the politician’s words seem reasonable enough, but a deeper look reveals a much more sinister message.Tomadas al pie de la letra, las palabras del político parecen ser razonables, pero un análisis más profundo revela un mensaje mucho más siniestro.
b. sin más
It seems that these days people are less likely to take everything that experts say at face value.Parece que hoy en día la gente está menos dispuesta a aceptar lo que dicen los expertos sin más.
2. (finance)
a. a su valor nominal
You won't be able to sell the bonds at face value for two more years.No podrás vender los bonos a su valor nominal hasta dentro de dos años.
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