a loss of face
成語所屬單字loss
a loss of face — 慣用語
1. a situation in which someone loses the respect of other people or appears foolis
1.慣用語
釋義
丟臉；失面子
a situation in which someone loses the respect of other people or appears foolish, especially in a culture where reputation is important.
例句
Refusing the invitation publicly would cause a loss of face for the visiting diplomat.
The manager accepted the mistake privately to avoid a loss of face in front of the staff.