com que cara

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “with what face?”.

Phrase

com que cara?

1. (idiomatic, rhetorical question) How am I supposed to (face someone after I did)...?

   Eu não consegui realizar as minhas tarefas. Com que cara direi isso ao meu chefe?

   I've failed to do my assignments. How am I supposed to tell that to my boss?

   (literally, “With what face will I tell that to my boss?”)