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face saving Meaning

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face saving (n)

an act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige)

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face saving (s)

maintaining dignity or prestige

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an act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige), maintaining dignity or prestige

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"Mr. Smith needed to find a face-saving way to extricate himself from the embarrassing situation."

"The politician carefully crafted a face-saving explanation for his failed campaign."

"The peace treaty contained several face-saving concessions to both sides."

"The company devised a face-saving plan to recall the defective products without damaging its reputation."