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Meaning of save face

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

save face

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: He tried to make reparations to those he had injured, partly to save face.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/save%20face

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