save face

Example Sentences

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They also suggested Hamas be required to lay down its arms rather than destroy them to save face.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s only when everyday people kick up enough fuss that they attempt to save face.

From Salon

The details were a little complicated, perhaps by design to enable both sides to save face.

From BBC

This final is a chance to save face, to gain some kind of redemption.

From BBC

He complained the Army "spit me out," though he tries to save face by claiming "the feeling was mutual."

From Salon