stare down
Upper Intermediate (B2) neutral
To look at someone for so long and so hard that they look away first, or to bravely face a scary situation.
"The two wrestlers stared each other down before the match began."
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Decades of Deceit | Full Episode
48 Hours · 34:48
You were prepared to stare down, evil.
Souls of Mischief: Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch
Noochie · 17:15
To the cool spots where crews flock the stare down.
Hot Ones Season 29 Marathon
First We Feast · 61:05
And if you want, you can stare down the barrel of the camera.