on the face of
Language: en
Globalneutral
- Located on the surface of something; physically upon the exterior or visible side of an object.
Globalformalneutral
- As a phrase ('on the face of it') meaning according to an initial or superficial examination; apparently or outwardly.
Globalneutralidiomatic
- Used in expressions such as 'on the face of the earth' to mean in or anywhere in the world; throughout the visible world.
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