VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Save face

Meaning:

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

Examples:

  • If you help me save face, I'll repay the favor.
  • We know that you're just scared and trying to save face.
  • I suppose it's a little too late for gaston to save face.
  • You were doing it to save face.
  • Will... I like you, and that's why I'm giving you a chance to save face.
  • Will... I like you, and that's why I'm giving you a chance to save face.
  • He's trying to save face.
  • He's just trying to save face.
  • Help me save face on this one.
  • I mean, I know that it just sounds like I'm saying that to save face, but I actually am.