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Meaning of save someone's face | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

to preserve someone's pride, especially as defined by customary social settings.

idiomatic

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

save someone's life save someone's skin save something for a rainy day save the day save the furniture save up