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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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At least at the moment I can save face by burrowing into my husband's oxter and whimpering in a pathetic manner.
Just face it, this idea is plane daft by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
A huge industry is devoted to churning out products designed for people to beautify and save face Anti-aging products, in particular, have become big business A huge industry is devoted to churning out products designed for people to beautify and save face.
Anti-Aging Creams Review by S. Moronse / Health care industry community
Seeded second is Andy Murray, also looking to save face after exiting in his only Rotterdam appearance in last year's first round as he went down to Dutch promise Robin Haase.
Quick tennis turnaround for Nadal in Rotterdam by AFP / AFP Global Edition
 
 
 
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