lose face

Example Sentences

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After arguing for years that Hungary cannot survive without Russian oil and gas, he would lose face if it turns out it can.

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But the dad wasn't prepared to lose face.

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If he does too little, he will lose face; if he does too much, he could lose everything.

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But being the swaggering attorney that Trump seems to want – Blanche has also insisted that the loser of the 2020 election continue to be referred to as “President Trump” — has also made him lose face, his client watching as Judge Merchan told Blanche he was “losing all credibility” with the court.

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Retired Det Sgt Willie Mason claims senior officers did not want to lose face.

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