face-savingEnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishface-saving /ˈfeɪs seɪvɪŋ / ▸ noun [mass noun] the preserving of one's reputation, credibility, or dignity: his statement was a foolish attempt at face-saving [as modifier] the government made a face-saving compromise with the Finance Ministry. – DERIVATIVES face-saver /ˈfeɪsˌseɪvə / noun
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