- lose (or save) face
- lose (or save) faceincur (or avoid) humiliation.→ face
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lose (or save) face
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save face — Ⅰ. ► lose (or save) face incur (or avoid) humiliation. Main Entry: ↑face Ⅱ. ► lose face lose one s credibility. Main Entry: ↑lose … English terms dictionary
save face — phrase to avoid seeming stupid or feeling embarrassed We’re looking for a compromise that allows both sides to save face. Thesaurus: to not be embarrassed or to not embarrass someonesynonym Main entry: save * * * I retain respect; avoid… … Useful english dictionary
save face — {v. phr.} To save your good reputation, popularity, or dignity when something has happened or may happen to hurt you; hide something that may cause you shame. * /The policeman was caught accepting a bribe; he tried to save face by claiming it was … Dictionary of American idioms
save face — {v. phr.} To save your good reputation, popularity, or dignity when something has happened or may happen to hurt you; hide something that may cause you shame. * /The policeman was caught accepting a bribe; he tried to save face by claiming it was … Dictionary of American idioms
save\ face — v. phr. To save your good reputation, popularity, or dignity when something has happened or may happen to hurt you; hide something that may cause you shame. The policeman was caught accepting a bribe; he tried to save face by claiming it was… … Словарь американских идиом
lose face — Ⅰ. ► lose (or save) face incur (or avoid) humiliation. Main Entry: ↑face Ⅱ. ► lose face lose one s credibility. Main Entry: ↑lose … English terms dictionary
face — ► NOUN 1) the front part of a person s head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animal. 2) an expression on someone s face. 3) the surface of a thing, especially one presented to the view or with a particular function.… … English terms dictionary
face — [fās] n. [ME < OFr < VL facia < L facies, the face, appearance < base of facere, DO1] 1. the front of the head from the top of the forehead to the bottom of the chin, and from ear to ear; visage; countenance 2. the expression of the… … English World dictionary
face — noun 1》 the front part of a person s head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animal. ↘an aspect: the unacceptable face of social drinking. 2》 an expression on someone s face. 3》 the surface of a thing, especially… … English new terms dictionary
Face (sociological concept) — Face, idiomatically meaning dignity/prestige, is a fundamental concept in the fields of sociology, sociolinguistics, semantics, politeness theory, psychology, political science, communication, and Face Negotiation Theory. Contents 1 Definitions 2 … Wikipedia
