save face

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Verb 1.3 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

See lose face

[edit] Verb

to save face

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

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

[edit] See also

• give face
• lose face