HyperDic: face_saving

English > 1 sense of the expression face saving:
NOUNactface saving, face saveran act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige)
English > face saving: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningAn act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige).
Synonymface saver
Broaderaccomplishment, achievementThe action of accomplishing something

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