Example: After his inappropriate behavior at work, John resigned before he could be fired in order to save face.
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Friday, July 28, 2017
To Save Face
When you "save face," you do something to avoid embarrassment or preserve your dignity.
Example: After his inappropriate behavior at work, John resigned before he could be fired in order to save face.
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Example: After his inappropriate behavior at work, John resigned before he could be fired in order to save face.
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