/ˌfeɪs ˈvæljuː/
face value
BrE /ˌfeɪs ˈvæljuː/
NAmE /ˌfeɪs ˈvæljuː/
[U, sing.]
the value of a stamp, coin, ticket, etc. that is shown on the front of it
take sth at face ˈvalue
to believe that sth is what it appears to be, without questioning it
Taken at face value, the figures look very encouraging.
You shouldn’t take anything she says at face value.