save face
成語所屬單字face
save face — 慣用語
1. to avoid losing the respect of others by handling a difficult situation with car
1.慣用語
釋義
保全面子
to avoid losing the respect of others by handling a difficult situation with care
例句
Mateo offered a compromise that allowed both teams to save face after the failed project.
A quiet resignation was arranged so the director could save face and leave gracefully.