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Face Saving

nounid 55419·updated May 18, 2026
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an act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige)

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Variants

synonym
face saver
plural
Face Savings
possessive
Face Saving's
pluralpossessive
Face Savings'

Framework definitions

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an act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige)

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