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save face

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save face
to do something so that people will continue to respect you Are the ministers involved more interested in saving face than telling the truth?
See also: face, save

save face
to keep your reputation and the respect of other people The school board needs to reach an agreement that allows both sides to save face.
Opposite of: lose face
See also: face, save


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