an axe to grind »
A grievance, with implications of confrontation.
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back away »
Of your attention on the thing in front being avoided.
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bluewash »
To tout a business or organization's commitment to social responsibility, and to use this perception for public relations and economic gain; to present a humanitarian front in this manner.
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bring it on »
Used to indicate one's willingness to accept a challenge, confront a threat, etc.
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chrome horn »
The front bumper of a car when used to bump another vehicle, usually to inform the driver of the other vehicle, that the first car would like to pass.
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come to grips »
To confront or deal with directly.
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cut up »
To aggressively move in front of another vehicle.
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cutting edge »
The forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.
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face off »
Either an actual or a figurative face to face confrontation, especially a bitter one.
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face the music »
To accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.
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face up to »
To confront a condition or situation, typically one that is unpleasant or uncomfortable.
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flutter in the dovecote »
I further argued that the principal cause for the political deadlock that persisted for thirty years after the guns fell silent was Israeli intransigence rather than Arab intransigence. The appearance of the first wave of revisionist studies excited a great deal of interest and controversy in the media and more than a flutter in the academic dovecote. — Israel Confronts Its Past.
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fourth wall »
The imaginary invisible wall at the front of the stage in a proscenium theatre, through which the audience sees the action in the world of the play.
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front and center »
A command to come to the center of attention of an assemblage, as of military personnel or students.
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front runner »
The most likely winners in a contest, election, etc.
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