- save sb's face
- save (sb's) face► to avoid or help someone avoid seeming stupid or being embarrassed: »
The industry is simply trying to save face by dropping a lawsuit they realize is a loser.
Main Entry: ↑save
Financial and business terms. 2012.
save sb's face
Look at other dictionaries:
save one's face — To avoid humiliation or appearance of climbing down • • • Main Entry: ↑face save (some)one s bacon, save one s face, save one s neck, save one s skin, save the mark see under ↑bacon, ↑face, ↑neck, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
save (somebody's) face — save (sb s) ˈface idiom to avoid or help sb avoid embarrassment • She was fired, but she saved face by telling everyone she d resigned. Main entry: ↑saveidiom … Useful english dictionary
save one's face — save one s honor, preserve one s honor … English contemporary 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
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 — [seɪv] verb 1. also save something → up [intransitive, transitive] FINANCE to keep or collect money to use later, especially when you gradually add more money over a period of time: • She saves £200 a month from her salary. • We want to increase… … Financial and business terms
save someone's bacon — save (some)one s bacon, save one s face, save one s neck, save one s skin, save the mark see under ↑bacon, ↑face, ↑neck, ↑skin and ↑mark1 • • • Main Entry: ↑save * * * … Useful english dictionary
save face — save (sb s) face ► to avoid or help someone avoid seeming stupid or being embarrassed: »The industry is simply trying to save face by dropping a lawsuit they realize is a loser. → Compare FACE SAVING(Cf. ↑face saving) Main Entry: ↑save … Financial and business terms
save one's skin — save (some)one s bacon, save one s face, save one s neck, save one s skin, save the mark see under ↑bacon, ↑face, ↑neck, ↑skin and ↑mark1 • • • Main Entry: ↑save … Useful english dictionary
save one's neck — To escape narrowly with one s life or reputation • • • Main Entry: ↑neck save (some)one s bacon, save one s face, save one s neck, save one s skin, save the mark see under ↑bacon, ↑face, ↑neck, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
