save face

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Synonyms: saved face, saves face, game face, valve face, pale face, side face

Antonyms: saved face, saves face, game face, valve face, pale face, side face

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|idiomatic|intransitive}} To take an [[action]] or make a [[gesture]] intended to preserve one's [[reputation]] or [[honour]].

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