Idioms

save face
to preserve one`s good reputation or dignity when something has happened to hurt it
Our boss is responsible for many problems in our company. He wants to quit before he is fired so that he can save face.

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  • save one's breath
  • save one's neck/skin
  • save the day
  • save up for (something)
  • saved by the bell
  • saving grace
  • say (something) in a roundabout way
  • say (something) to (someone's) face
  • say (something) under one's breath
  • say a mouthful
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  • frighten (someone) out of his or her wits
  • swan song
  • keep up with (someone or something)
  • make an exception (for someone)
  • to the contrary
  • in all one's born days
  • edge out (someone) or edge (someone) out
  • an open-and-shut case
  • jockey for position
  • open fire on (someone)


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