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Dar la cara

To face the music / To stand up and be counted

Idioms & Sayings
Notes & Usage:

Literally 'to give the face'. Means taking responsibility for one's actions or being present to face the consequences rather than hiding.

See It in Context

Nadie quería dar la cara por lo que había pasado.

Nobody wanted to face the music for what had happened.

Al menos tuvo el valor de dar la cara.

At least he had the courage to stand up and be counted.

—¿Quién lo explica? —Hay que dar la cara, no hay otra opción.

—Who explains it? —Someone has to face the music, there's no other option.

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