The manager accepted the report at face value and didn't investigate further.
She accepted the article at face value without checking any of the sources.
The invitation, taken at face value, led to unexpected adventures.
The explanation, taken at face value, cleared up all confusion.
I always take at face value the advice given by my mentor.
Siempre tomo al pie de la letra los consejos de mi mentor.
The feedback, taken at face value, highlighted areas for improvement.
Los comentarios, a simple vista, señalaban áreas de mejora.
She tends to take headlines at face value without reading the full article.
Ella tiende a tomar los titulares al pie de la letra sin leer el artículo completo.
You shouldn't accept online reviews at face value; many of them are fake.
No deberías aceptar al pie de la letra las reseñas en línea; muchas son falsas.
Don't take his apology at face value; he's lied to us before.
No tomes su disculpa al pie de la letra; ya nos ha mentido antes.
His smile, taken at face value, belied the turmoil inside him.
Su sonrisa, a simple vista, ocultaba el tumulto interior que sentía.
It's important not to take at face value the words of strangers.
Es importante no tomar al pie de la letra las palabras de desconocidos.
His apology was taken at face value, but I still have my doubts.
Su disculpa fue tomada al pie de la letra, pero aún tengo mis dudas.
They decided to take at face value the recommendations given to them.
Decidieron seguir al pie de la letra las recomendaciones que les dieron.