English Explanatory Dictionary

save face

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To take an action or make a gesture intended to preserve one's reputation or honour.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-save face.wav

Word forms

save face saves face saving face saved face

Etymology

See lose face.

Related words

give face lose face cut off one's nose to spite one's face
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