What is "to look in the face"

Look \Look\, v. t.

1. To look at; to turn the eyes toward.

2. To seek; to search for. [Obs.]

   Looking my love, I go from place to place.
   --Spenser.

3. To expect. [Obs.]
   --Shak.

4. To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as, to look down opposition.

   A spirit fit to start into an empire, And look the world to law.
   --Dryden.

5. To express or manifest by a look.

   Soft eyes looked love to eyes which spake again.
   --Byron.

   To look daggers. See under Dagger.

   To look in the face, to face or meet with boldness or confidence; hence, sometimes, to meet for combat.

   To look out, to seek for; to search out; as, prudent persons look out associates of good reputation.