face a challenge

This page is about the collocation face a challenge

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

to have to deal with a challenging situation

For example

  • The new president knew he'd have to face many difficult challenges.

  • Trying to win the world championship was the biggest challenge Cathy had ever faced.

Note:
Related collocations include "face a problem" and "face a difficulty"

Quick Quiz

If you're facing a challenge, you should think about

a. how to succeed

b. how to celebrate

c. how to avoid it
a) how to succeed b) how to celebrate c) how to avoid it

Contributor: Matt Errey