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face-saving

Flag: gbEnglishOxford New American Dictionary
face-saving /ˈfās ˌsāviNG, ˈfeɪs ˌseɪvɪŋ /
▸ noun the preserving of one's reputation, credibility, or dignity:
a face-saving solution for both sides.
– DERIVATIVES
face-saver /ˈfās ˌsāvər, ˈfeɪs ˌseɪvər/ noun