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• at face value — {prep. phr.} What one can actually hear, read, or see; literally. * /John is so honest that you can take his words at face value./ * /This store s advertisements are honest; take them at face value./ …   Словарь американских идиом

• face value — noun Date: 1876 1. the value indicated on the face (as of a postage stamp or a stock certificate) 2. the apparent value or significance < if their remarks may be taken at face value > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• face value — Face Face (f[=a]s), n. [F., from L. facies form, shape, face, perh. from facere to make (see {Fact}); or perh. orig. meaning appearance, and from a root meaning to shine, and akin to E. fancy. Cf. {Facetious}.] 1. The exterior form or appearance… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• face value — Face Face (f[=a]s), n. [F., from L. facies form, shape, face, perh. from facere to make (see {Fact}); or perh. orig. meaning appearance, and from a root meaning to shine, and akin to E. fancy. Cf. {Facetious}.] 1. The exterior form or appearance… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Face value — is the value of a coin, stamp or paper money, as printed on the coin, stamp or bill itself by the minting authority. While the face value usually refers to the true value of the coin, stamp or bill in question (as with circulation coins) it can… …   Wikipedia

• Face Value — Studioalbum von Phil Collins Veröffentlichung 9. Februar 1981 Label Virgin Records, Atlantic Records …   Deutsch Wikipedia

• face value — 1> номинальная, нарицательная стоимость (монеты, банкноты, акции) 2> видимая, кажущаяся ценность Ex: to take (to accept) smth. at its face value принимать что л. за чистую монету; оценивать что л. по внешнему виду Ex: I took his promise at face… …   Новый большой англо-русский словарь

• face value — noun номинальная стоимость (монеты, марки и т. п.) toaccept/take smth. at its face value принимать что л. за чистую монету …   Англо-русский словарь Мюллера

• face value — /fays val yooh/ for 1; /fays val yooh/ for 2 1. the value printed on the face of a stock, bond, or other financial instrument or document. 2. apparent value: Do not accept promises at face value. [1875 80] * * * …   Universalium

• face value — {n.} 1. The worth or price printed on a stamp, bond, note, piece of paper money, etc. * /The savings bond had a face value of $25./ 2. The seeming worth or truth of something. * /She took his stories at face value and did not know he was joking./ …   Словарь американских идиом