face saving
/ˈfeɪsˌseɪvɪŋ/
noun
- The act of preserving one's dignity or avoiding embarrassment.
- Face-saving is often more important than winning an argument in many cultures.
- The diplomat's statement was pure face-saving, with no real concessions.
- She resigned as a form of face-saving after the scandal broke.
adjective
- Intended to preserve someone's dignity or avoid embarrassment.
- His face-saving apology was accepted, even though everyone knew it wasn't sincere.
- They reached a face-saving compromise that allowed both sides to claim victory.
- The manager offered a face-saving excuse for the team's poor performance.
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