Do not take his angry words at face value.
face value
idiomNo more or less than what is stated; a literal or direct meaning or interpretation.
Origin
disputed originThe term exists because a contrast between nominal value and market value is sometimes materially relevant for currencies.
She took the invitation at face value and arrived exactly when the email said.
While the politician's promise sounded generous, experienced voters refused to take it at face value, suspecting hidden motives behind the proposal.
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added value
The positive value difference produced by someone who adds value.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
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blow up in one's face
To fail disastrously.
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boat
[Cockney slang]face
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break someone's face
To beat up someone violently.
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butter face
Alternative form of butterface.
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close the face
To turn the face of the bat inwards, in order to hit the ball to the leg side.
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cut off one's nose to spite one's face
To harm oneself as a result of attempting to harm an adversary.