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on the face of it
Idioms and Phrases
Seemingly, based on available evidence, as in On the face of it this project should break even in six months . This idiom uses face in the sense of “a superficial view.†[Early 1700s]Example Sentences
Looks an uphill task on the face of it, but interestingly mentioned as a potential surprise package by the trainer – who has won three times previously - when weights for the race were announced in February.
To welcome the appellation of "b***h" is confounding on the face of it, since it was by and large recognized as a profane term of abuse.
Because some of Mr Trump’s 70 or so executive orders are, on the face of it, brazenly unconstitutional, he also appears to be seeking a trial of strength with the judiciary.
It looks, on the face of it, a confusing decision.
"The team here keeps the hospital running on the face of it, but behind the scenes, behind closed doors, we are struggling."
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