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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "rah" (as in "rapper")/

Meaning

To face a difficult situation personally, rather than running away or hiding. This phrase is often used to describe someone who takes responsibility and shows courage in the face of adversity.

Examples

When the project failed, he was the only one who faced the client.

If you made a mistake, face it and correct it.

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Regional synonyms

A complicated, difficult, or messy situation. Also used for a stubborn person who is exhausting to deal with. In Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Costa Rica it covers both tough circumstances and impossible personalities.