The term MEETS HEAD-ON is composed of two crossword solutions, BRAVES (6 letters) and COMESFACETOFACEWITH (19 letters). BRAVES is a verb meaning to show courage in the face of danger or difficulty. COMESFACETOFACEWITH is an idiom meaning to confront or challenge someone or something directly. Together, the two solutions form the phrase MEETS HEAD-ON, which means to confront or challenge someone or something directly and with courage.