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.