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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  • blow one's stack
  • hop to it
  • easy come, easy go
  • eat humble pie
  • play (someone) off against (someone)
  • be the matter
  • make a point
  • push off
  • pay one's debt to society
  • set (something) aside for (someone or something)


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