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Put your face on

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Put your face on means applying makeup before going out or meeting people. The phrase is usually said in a light or joking way.

The expression appeared in everyday speech during the twentieth century. It treats makeup like something you "put on" as the final step before leaving the house.

Just let me put my face on and then I'll be ready to go.