save face: meaning & examples

Open in app

Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    WorldwideUSUKneutralidiomatic
    • Preserve one's dignity, reputation, or social standing by avoiding public embarrassment or humiliation.

    Examples

    Beta

    • After the embarrassing mistake, he told a joke to save face and lighten the mood.

      After the embarrassing mistake, he told a joke to save face and lighten the mood.

    • She tried to save face by explaining the delay was due to circumstances beyond her control.

      She tried to save face by explaining the delay was due to circumstances beyond her control.

    • Even though the project failed, they made adjustments to save face in front of the investors.

      Even though the project failed, they made adjustments to save face in front of the investors.

  • 2.

    WorldwideUSUKneutralidiomatic
    • Take actions or make concessions intended to protect or restore one's reputation or credibility after a mistake or failure.

    Examples

    Beta

    • After missing the deadline, Jenna apologized and offered to work overtime to save face with her manager.

      Después de perder la fecha límite, Jenna se disculpó y se ofreció a trabajar horas extras para salvar la cara con su jefe.

    • He tried to save face by blaming the technical glitch instead of admitting he forgot the report completely.

      Intentó salvar la cara culpando a un fallo técnico en lugar de admitir que olvidó completamente el informe.

    • Even though the product launch failed, the team organized a charity event to save face and maintain public goodwill.

      Aunque el lanzamiento del producto fracasó, el equipo organizó un evento benéfico para salvar la cara y mantener la buena voluntad pública.

Examples:

  • EN: Senko brought him. At least let him save face.
    ES: "Visto que te lo pide Sen, deberías darle una oportunidad."
  • EN: I've done a lot of the dirty work helping you to save face.
    ES: "Me he esforzado mucho por salvarte la cara."
  • EN: What you're saying now is only to save face!
    ES: Sólo intenta salvar la cara.
  • EN: You don't have to try and save face I know darn well she hasn't.
    ES: No hace falta que disimules, sé perfectamente que no ha venido.
  • EN: - He's trying to save face.
    ES: -Está intentando salvar sus apariencias.
  • EN: I had to borrow against everything to save face.
    ES: He tenido que pedir préstamos para aparentar.
  • EN: Therefore, if you take care of him and save face for Mr. Kusuda,
    ES: Si haces lo que quiere Kusuda... yo haré que todo el mundo se olvide del asunto.
  • EN: You marry once only, and you need to save face.
    ES: Se casa una sola vez y hace falta "salvar la cara."
  • EN: Trying to save face at the last minute?
    ES: ¿Intentando mantener el tipo en el último minuto?
  • EN: One can save face without creating a scene.
    ES: Se puede salir siempre de cualquier situación sin montar un escándalo.
  • EN: The War Chief. He's got to, to save face.
    ES: El jefe de la tribu tiene que cuidar su reputación.
  • EN: That's one way.. ..to save face, isn't it?
    ES: Buena idea para salvar las apariencias.
  • EN: To save face.
    ES: Para salvar la cara.
  • EN: He too must save face.
    ES: El también tiene que cubrir sus espaldas.
  • EN: Give him a few days to save face, and then we'll put up another nominee.
    ES: Dale unos días para no avergonzarse y nominaremos a otro candidato.
  • EN: Senko brought him. At least let him save face.
    ES: "Visto que te lo pide Sen, deberías darle una oportunidad."
  • EN: I've done a lot of the dirty work helping you to save face.
    ES: "Me he esforzado mucho por salvarte la cara."
  • EN: You don't have to try and save face I know darn well she hasn't.
    ES: No hace falta que disimules, sé perfectamente que no ha venido.

Related Idioms

Validation Count: 0

Sourced from Wiktionary

Source: Wiktionary

save face: Meaning, Examples & Usage (English) | Idiomator