"com que cara" meaning in Portuguese

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Phrase

Etymology: Literally, “with what face?”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|with what face?}} “with what face?”, {{lit|with what face?}} Literally, “with what face?” Head templates: {{head|pt|phrase|head=com que cara?}} com que cara?
  1. (idiomatic, rhetorical question) How am I supposed to (face someone after I did)...? Tags: idiomatic, rhetoric Categories (topical): Portuguese rhetorical questions
    Sense id: en-com_que_cara-pt-phrase-f5zxvz0j

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  "etymology_text": "Literally, “with what face?”.",
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        {
          "english": "(literally, “With what face will I tell that to my boss?”)",
          "roman": "I've failed to do my assignments. How am I supposed to tell that to my boss?",
          "text": "Eu não consegui realizar as minhas tarefas. Com que cara direi isso ao meu chefe?",
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