save (somebody’s) face
成語所屬單字save
save (somebody’s) face — 慣用語
1. To avoid or help someone avoid embarrassment or loss of respect.
1.慣用語
釋義
顧全面子
To avoid or help someone avoid embarrassment or loss of respect.
例句
Brian apologized publicly to save face after his mistake.
She accepted the award gracefully, saving her rival's face.