“Save face”
Definition
To avoid embarrassment or loss of respect.
Examples
Examples
“He apologized privately to save face in public.”
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He apologized privately to save face in public.
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- What does "Save face" mean?
- "Save face" means to avoid embarrassment or loss of respect.
- How do you use "Save face" in a sentence?
- Example: "He apologized privately to save face in public."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Save face"?
- Сохранить лицо, избежать позора. / Խուսափել ամոթից կամ հեղինակության կորստից։